(uncountable) The fastest of the disciplines of alpine skiing. / (countable) A rapid descent of a hill in related sports, especially in alpine skiing.

To take part in downhill skiing.

(idiomatic) To take a less aggressive position in a conflict than one previously has or has planned to. / (idiomatic) To withdraw from a commitment or position.

(law) The part of or interest in a deceased husband's property provided to his widow, usually in the form of a life estate.

(transitive) To give a dower or dowry to. / (transitive) To endow.

(slang) A negative drug trip. / (slang) A drug that has depressant qualities. / (slang) Something or someone disagreeable, dispiriting or depressing; a killjoy. / A livestock animal that has collapsed.

(UK, slang, obsolete) A sixpence.

Towards a lower place; towards what is below. / Towards something which is lower in order, smaller, inferior, etc.

(physics) The antiquark corresponding to the down quark.

To contract or get (an illness); to show symptoms of. / To lay down (money) in payment; to pay.