What does "drive down" mean?

To cause or force a price, quantity, rate, etc. to decrease.

What is a synonym for "drive down"?

Common synonyms include: pancaked.

verb, slang

verb, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Verb

1
To cause or force a price, quantity, rate, etc. to decrease. idiomatic, informal
"The wind chill drives down the temperature."
2
To drive to a location that is south of one's current location. idiomatic, informal

"The wind chill drives down the temperature."