move down
A2 neutral separable both
In simple words
Go lower — whether moving your body down or going to a lower level in a list, group, or rank.
Literal meaning: To go in a downward direction — largely transparent.
Meanings
1 A2 neutral
To move to a physically lower position.
"Could you move down the bench a bit so I can sit at the end?"
2 B1 neutral
To fall to a lower rank, level, or position in a league, class, or hierarchy.
"The team moved down to the second division after a disastrous season."
Usage notes
Used in physical, sporting, academic, and professional contexts. In UK education it can mean moving to a lower set. In sport it can mean being relegated. Also used to instruct someone to shift further down in a line or row.
Commonly used with
league table class rank list seat
Forms
Base
move down
I/you/we/they
3rd person
moves down
he/she/it
Past simple
moved down
yesterday
Past participle
moved down
have + pp
-ing form
moving down
continuous
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