Phrasal Verb - Moving Down

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Definition

To move down is a phrasal verb that means to go or proceed downward, often in a gradual or deliberate manner. It can be used to describe movement on a physical surface, such as moving down a staircase or a steep slope, or it can be used metaphorically to describe a decline in status, value, or quality. For example, one might move down to a lower-paying job, or an item might move down the list of priorities.

Examples

No.	Example
1	I moved down to the bottom floor to escape the heat.
2	The company moved down its estimate of the project deadline.
3	He moved down the mountain on his bike, enjoying the thrill of the ride.
4	She moved down the list of applicants, carefully considering each candidate.
5	The stock moved down sharply after the announcement of the economic crisis.
6	I moved down the sofa to make room for my friend.
7	The temperature moved down to a comfortable level after the storm passed.
8	The manager moved down the salary of the employees due to financial constraints.
9	The new policy moved down the threshold for getting a loan.
10	The athlete moved down the track, gaining speed with each stride.