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What does double down mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word double down? Here's what it means.

Verb
  1. (gambling) To double one's wager. In particular, it is the name of a specific doubling bet allowed in blackjack.
  2. (on) To double or significantly increase a risk, investment, or other commitment.
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Just as I was disparaging Cristian Guzman, he ripped a double down the third-base line, then little Augie Ojeda singled him home.
I'm betting that the bankers will, for the most part double down.
I keep hoping they'll have an epiphany, but what I see instead is their irresistible urge to double down on the derp.
There is a basic blackjack strategy card available at many casinos to help plan your play, such as when to split your cards or when to double down.
Whenever you double down, you're making a tradeoff with the house.
In blackjack, there are certain two card hands with which you must hit, double down, stand or split correctly to have a decent chance of winning.

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