light down
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To dismount; to get off.
Register: archaic
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 cause to fall or descend; to lower.
Register: archaic
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “light down” mean?
To dismount; to get off.
Is “light down” formal or informal?
light down is generally archaic.