call down
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To lower (a price, value) by official proclamation.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Giảm giá hoặc giá trị bằng tuyên bố chính thức
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To bring (punishment, condemnation etc.) upon someone, as from above.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “call down” mean?
To lower (a price, value) by official proclamation.
Is “call down” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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