downing

v. drinking a whole glass of something very fast, usually in one go.

v. consuming a beverage rapidly, typically in a single continuous draught.

“He was downing a large glass of water after his long run in the sun.”

“The spectators were downing pints of ale with impressive speed while waiting for the second half of the match to commence.”

Informal

v. making something fall or causing a plane to crash.

v. causing something to fall to the ground, particularly in the context of shooting down an aircraft or tackling an opponent.

“The storm was responsible for downing several power lines across the city.”

“The military claimed responsibility for downing the enemy drone after it entered restricted airspace without authorisation.”

n. an occasion where someone drinks something quickly.

n. the act or an instance of consuming a drink rapidly.

“The quick downing of his coffee suggested he was in a huge rush.”

“The rapid downing of the ceremonial drink marked the end of the traditional toast before the guests moved to the dining hall.”

Informal