knock down

To hit or knock (something), intentionally or accidentally, so that it falls.

As I took the can off the shelf, I knocked down the one beside it.

To demolish.

We knocked down the garden shed when we moved.

At an auction, to declare (something) sold with a blow from the gavel.

The picture was knocked down for £50.

To reduce the price of.

They knocked it down by another £5, so we bought it.

To drink fast.

I love to go down the pub and knock down pints of lager.

(usually passive) To disassemble for shipment.

The furniture is shipped knocked down, so assembly is required.

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