The pilot was shooting down enemy planes during the war.

The fighter jet was shot down by enemy missiles.

He holds down the fort while his parents are away.

She is holding down two jobs to support her family.

She held down the button until the elevator arrived.

The mechanic fixed the kick-downs on my car.

He used the kick-down to accelerate quickly.

He had to choke down the bitter medicine.

I have lain down on the bed for a while.

The down-ticket candidates are gaining popularity among voters.