The two-leaved door of the old mansion creaked open.

Please tie down the tarp to prevent it from blowing away.

She just sold her multimillion-dollar company.

I flag down a taxi on the street.

The police are going all out to keep down the rioting bikers.

I managed to beat down the price of the car.

The weather will soon begin to calm down.

He needs to tone down his criticism.

I found an abandoned dog on the street.

He talks down to his boss.