Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

knock-down

Adjective

/nɒk daʊn/

Definition

A term describing a situation or object that can be easily caused to fall or become disabled, often used in various contexts including physical objects, competitions, or arguments.

Examples

After the intense debate, his knock-down argument left everyone speechless.
The boxer delivered a knock-down punch that won him the match.
The team’s knock-down performance in the finals secured their championship title.

Meaning

The phrase can refer to a physical confrontation where an opponent is defeated and brought to the ground, or it may be used metaphorically to describe forcing someone to abandon a stance or point of view.