'HOSE DOWN' Phrasal Verb

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Definition of Hose down phrasal verb

Hose down

1. Use a hose to wet, clean or wash something
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: They HOSED the patio DOWN.
2. Invest heavily in or throw a lot of money at something
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: They have HOSED DOWN an obscure start-up up with capital.