Verb
(gambling) To double one's wager. In particular, it is the name of a specific doubling bet allowed in blackjack.
(figuratively, by extension, intransitive, or transitive with on) To significantly increase a risk, investment, or other commitment; to respond to a challenge (e.g. to an opinion) by reinforcing or extending one's position rather than moderating it.
double-down (third-person singular simple present doubles-down, present participle doubling-down, simple past and past participle doubled-down)
Alternative form of double down
double-down
Because according to a recent report by still wants to fight undefeated UFC Lightweight Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov, AND he also wants to double-down and give Conor McGregor another shot in the ring – on the SAME DAY. Source: Internet
BWCA outfitters, users acknowledge precaution when coronavirus grip lightensThe BWCA closure has created anxiety for outfitters; regardless, they're preparing to double-down on safety. Source: Internet
So far, Double Down Saloon has my heart, but I’m still in search of that pizza that will hit the spot when I’m feeling homesick. Source: Internet
And they'll just have to double-down on all of it as they likely head into a July 24 runoff before having to walk it all back before the general election, in which they'll run against someone named Stacey. Source: Internet
Now is not the time to move backwards; now is the time to double-down on our efforts to ensure the rights of women everywhere, including access to voluntary family planning services. Source: Internet
The second starts to double-down on the folklore and mythology of Deacon's world when it intrudes on the human world, and the third goes even deeper into the mythical forces in conflict that use humans and Deacon's role in it. Source: Internet