(idiomatic, sports) To waste time at the end of a match such that it is terminated by running out of time, or during a match so a time penalty is made less severe.

(idiomatic, intransitive) To run down the clock.

(idiomatic) To set the standard.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of batten down the hatches

present participle of batten down the hatches

simple past tense and past participle of batten down the hatches

Alternative form of bring down the house

(idiomatic) A cry of surprise

plural of drop-down list

(slang, now rare) A strong alcoholic drink.