GET DOWN

Lower (one's body) as by kneeling

Example: "Get down on your knees!"

Move something or somebody to a lower position

Example: "Take down the vase from the shelf"

Alight from (a horse)

Pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking

Example: "Swallow the raw fish--it won't kill you!"

Lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

Example: "These news depressed her"

Put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.

Take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

Example: "We began working at dawn"