burn down

burn out

A contrast learners often mix up

Become exhausted from overwork; (of a fire) Stop burning because there is no fuel left; (of an electrical device) Stop working because of overheating; Destroy a building or vehicle by fire

back down

Same down pattern: losing

Withdraw from a position

break down

Same down pattern: losing

(of a vehicle or machine) stop working; Lose emotional control and start crying; Separate something into smaller parts to understand it; (of negotiations or relationships) fail or end; Force a door open by hitting it; Decompose into simpler chemical substances

bring down

Same down pattern: losing

Cause something to fall or land; Make something lower in level or amount; Cause a government or leader to lose power; Make someone feel sad or depressed

close down

Same down pattern: losing

Permanently stop a business or service

cut down

Same down pattern: losing

Reduce the amount of something; Fell a tree by cutting at its base; Kill or seriously injure many people quickly

fall down

Same down pattern: losing

Drop to the ground from an upright position; (of a plan or argument) fail because of a weakness

get down

Same down pattern: losing

Descend or lower yourself; Depress someone emotionally; Capture in writing or recording; Swallow food, drink, or medicine, especially with difficulty; Begin to focus seriously on a task