Down

Down is a preposition that indicates a lower position or direction, or a reduction in amount, intensity, or status. It is also used as an adverb to describe movement toward a lower point.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news now due to its use in headlines describing the downgrade of a hurricane, a slowdown in trading, a financial gift for a home purchase, a crackdown on immigration status, and a lockdown.

Latest on Down

• Russia's Yandex says data centre in Vladimir area shut down after drone attack
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• India detains thousands and locks down Delhi to foil election chief protest
• India detains thousands, locks down Delhi to foil election chief protest

Connections

18 entities linked to Down across the news graph.