Phrasal Verb - Coming Down

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Definition

The verb phrase 'come down' is a phrasal verb used to express movement from a higher position to a lower position, but it can also be used figuratively to describe a decrease or a reduction in something, whether it is a quantity, a price, or a situation. It can also be used to indicate a descent into a particular condition, emotion, or state.

Examples

No.	Example
1	The lift will come down to the ground after the repairs.
2	Prices will come down after the holidays.
3	The stairs came down from the top floor onto the lobby.
4	She will come down from her high horse eventually.
5	The boiler came down with a steam leak.
6	In economics, the inflation rates must come down to expected levels.
7	A panoramic view seems to come down in perspective with a big object there.
8	The so-called 'calm drug' is said to come down anxiety from high levels within several hours.
9	She did not think he could come down from his throne that easily.
10	My friend has finally come down from her college deferment after willingly signing up.