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double down

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌdʌbəl ˈdaʊn/

double down means: To put more effort, money, or support into a choice, especially when others question it.

verb

COMMIT MORE STRONGLYC1

To put more effort, money, or support into a choice, especially when others question it.

  • She doubled down on her claim.
  • Despite poor sales, they doubled down on investment.
  • Will the government change course or double down?

How to use it: double down on something (The company doubled down on its expansion plans.); double down on doing something (He doubled down on defending the disputed policy.)

Similar words: commit more strongly, dig in

Opposites: back down

Common phrases: double down on something, double down on investment

DOUBLE BETC1

To double your original bet, especially in blackjack before receiving one final card.

  • She chose to double down.
  • I doubled down and the dealer gave me a ten.
  • Would you double down on this hand?

How to use it: double down on a hand (He doubled down on a hand worth eleven.)

Similar words: double the bet

Common phrases: double down in blackjack, double down on eleven

Questions about double down

What does double down mean?

To put more effort, money, or support into a choice, especially when others question it.

What is double down in other languages?

Türkçe: daha fazla yüklenmek · Español: redoblar la apuesta · Français: redoubler d’efforts · Deutsch: noch stärker darauf setzen · Italiano: insistere ancora di più · 日本語: さらに力を入れる

How do you pronounce double down?

It is pronounced /ˌdʌbəl ˈdaʊn/.

How do you use double down in a sentence?

She doubled down on her claim. Despite poor sales, they doubled down on investment.

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