cause to move, usually with force or pressure | take the first step or steps in carrying out an action |
cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense | put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc. |
take the place of or have precedence over | pass through the esophagus as part of eating or drinking |
terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position | lower someone's spirits; make downhearted |
| move something or somebody to a lower position |
| alight from (a horse) |
| lower (one's body) as by kneeling |