goes, went, gone, going
to go down
phrasal verbC
To decrease or reduce in level or amount
- 1The price of gas has gone down recently.
- 2The temperature will go down tonight.
When something goes down, it means it becomes less. For example, if the temperature goes down, it gets colder. If the price of something goes down, it becomes cheaper. So, to go down means to become smaller, lower, or less.
Remember that "to go down" can also refer to physically moving downward, like going down the stairs. So, think about the context to understand if it means decreasing or moving lower.
backstage before a performance
Ticket Sales Update
James
I just checked the ticket sales report.
Jason
How's it looking?
James
The numbers have gone down since last week.
Jason
That's not great. We need to boost our promotion.
in a retail store
Price Adjustment on Accessories
Andrew
I noticed the price of those earrings has gone down since last week.
Jessica
Yes, they reduced the price to attract more customers.
Andrew
That's great! I might buy them now.
Jessica
Good idea, it's a perfect time to make a purchase.
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Similar to "to go down":
- 1decrease
- 2decline