be down with

English

Alternative forms

• be with (by ellipsis)

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Verb

be down with (third-person singular simple present is down with, present participle being down with, simple past was down with, past participle been down with)

1. (idiomatic, slang or African-American Vernacular) To be alright, okay, or in agreement with; approve of; stand for; to accept as good, right, or preferred.

   I am not down with you children bullying and disrespecting one another, so cut it out!

   She can come into the VIP lounge, it's alright, because she's down with us.