Phrase guide

come down to

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To reach by moving down or reducing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Wait for the temperature to come down to a reasonable level before touching the lid.
  • Come down to my place someday and have lunch.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To entirely depend upon a single factor; basically, ultimately or in essence.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • The decision comes down to whether you really want to pay that much for a little extra convenience.
  • The game is going to come down to the last five seconds.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: schodzić do — to reach by moving down or reducing
  • Polish: zejść do — to reach by moving down or reducing
  • Russian: спадать до (spadatʹ do) — to reach by moving down or reducing
  • Polish: sprowadzać się do — to entirely depend upon a single factor
  • Polish: sprowadzić się do — to entirely depend upon a single factor
  • Russian: сходиться к (sxoditʹsja k) — to entirely depend upon a single factor