Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
go-downstairs
verb phrase
/ɡoʊ daʊnˈstɛrz/
Definition
To move from a higher level to a lower level within a building.
Examples
- After breakfast, I decided to go downstairs to read the newspaper.
- I heard a strange noise, so I had to go downstairs to check what was happening.
Meaning
When someone goes downstairs, they are leaving a higher floor to reach a lower one, typically moving from a level in a house or building to the ground level or basement.
Synonyms
- descend
- go down
- move down
