takedown
1 of 3noun
take·down ˈtāk-ˌdau̇n 
1
: the action or an act of taking down
2
: something (such as a rifle) having takedown construction
takedown
2 of 3adjective
take·down ˈtāk-ˈdau̇n
: constructed so as to be readily taken apart
a takedown rifle
take down
3 of 3verb
took down; taken down; taking down; takes down
transitive verb
1
: to lower without removing
took down his pants
2
a
: to pull to pieces
take down a building
b
: disassemble
take a rifle down
3
: to lower the spirit or vanity of
4
a
: to write down
took down some notes
b
: to record by mechanical means
intransitive verb
: to become seized or attacked especially by illness
Synonyms
Verb
- abase
- chasten
- cheapen
- debase
- degrade
- demean
- discredit
- disgrace
- dishonor
- foul
- humble
- humiliate
- lower
- shame
- sink
- smirch
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Example Sentences
Verb there's no need to take us down by making fun of our clothes electricians will take down all the lights for the set after the play has finished its run
Recent Examples on the Web
Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 30 Aug. 2022 The most common applications of force used by police were pressure point/control hold tactics and takedown maneuvers, which are generally used to control or subdue a non-compliant or aggressive individual. Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2022 WordPress powered nearly a third of the Internet and had policies crafted to protect free expression that had stymied his takedown efforts for years. Amanda J. Crawford, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2022 The conservative Heritage Foundation wrote an extensive takedown of the bill. Rachel Cohrs, STAT, 2 Aug. 2022 Flair rewarded them, however, with an impressive headlock takedown on Jay Lethal. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 The lawyers are also representing the family of Jayden Baez, 20, who was killed by deputies during an apparent takedown of shoplifting suspects. Amanda Rabines, Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2022 For The Win The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency on Wednesday shared footage of a ferocious brawl between two large black bears that included an impressive takedown by the apparent victor. Pete Thomas, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2022 Michael Kelly came up with an overtime takedown for a 3-1 win over Luke Schmerbach, a state qualifier who had 36 wins entering the match compared to Kelly’s two. Steve Millar, chicagotribune.com, 27 Feb. 2022 Tim Bielik, cleveland, 13 Mar. 2022 Bungie continued: In other words, as far as YouTube is concerned, any person, anywhere in the world, can issue takedown notices on behalf of any rights holder, anywhere. Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 28 Mar. 2022 However, Sapp was stunned by Lloyd in overtime, 6-4, with a takedown 29 seconds into the extra session. cleveland, 12 Mar. 2022 So here’s what happened at the most basic level: Early on [in the podcast’s run], her UK publisher had sent a takedown notice to Apple and Spotify. Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2021 As YouTubecore arose, labels sent him takedown notices. Catherine Sinow, Ars Technica, 26 Nov. 2020 Since Triller relies on access to a catalog of popular music, the seemingly inevitable path of least resistance (and least takedown notices and lawsuits) will be making deals. Tatiana Cirisano, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2020 Some Discogs record slingers posed as label owners and sent fake takedown notices to manufacture scarcity. Catherine Sinow, Ars Technica, 26 Nov. 2020 The areas forward of most takedown levers serve as a place to rest your support hand thumb and can act as a gas pedal. Chris Mudgett, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2020 Lydia Morrish, Wired, 11 Mar. 2022 Eventually, the heroes reconnect with their powers and take down a superhero-hating villain who wants to rid the world of their kind. M. J. Corey, The New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2022 Up your game with tips from this basketball great on how to perfect your mechanics, make the most of your scoring opportunities, and take down game stress with the right mental approach. Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 19 Aug. 2022 Meta, Facebook’s parent company, noted in response that its 2021 actions were never meant to eliminate all V_V content but to take down accounts found to be participating in coordinated harassment. David Klepper, ajc, 19 Aug. 2022 Residents of Steamboat Springs are warned by the agency to lock doors and windows, secure their trash and recycling in bear-proof bins, and even take down bird feeders to prevent these kind of confrontations. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2022 The youngster turns it on over the final four laps of the 800 freestyle to win in 8 minutes, 13.86 seconds and take down the mark of 8:14.10 set by Britain’s Rebecca Adlington at the 2008 Olympics. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2022 Coaches teach the kids to cook outdoors and set up and take down their tent. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2022 Beach umbrellas, on the other hand, are easier to set up and take down and take up less space. Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2022 See More
Noun
Originally teased by prolific leaker Evan Blass (and preserved by The Verge following a DMCA takedown), the handheld is definitely reminiscent of a Switch Lite. Andrew Cunningham, Ars Technica, 30 Aug. 2022 The most common applications of force used by police were pressure point/control hold tactics and takedown maneuvers, which are generally used to control or subdue a non-compliant or aggressive individual. Dave Altimari, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2022 WordPress powered nearly a third of the Internet and had policies crafted to protect free expression that had stymied his takedown efforts for years. Amanda J. Crawford, BostonGlobe.com, 17 Aug. 2022 The conservative Heritage Foundation wrote an extensive takedown of the bill. Rachel Cohrs, STAT, 2 Aug. 2022 Flair rewarded them, however, with an impressive headlock takedown on Jay Lethal. Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 1 Aug. 2022 The lawyers are also representing the family of Jayden Baez, 20, who was killed by deputies during an apparent takedown of shoplifting suspects. Amanda Rabines, Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2022 For The Win The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency on Wednesday shared footage of a ferocious brawl between two large black bears that included an impressive takedown by the apparent victor. Pete Thomas, USA TODAY, 28 Apr. 2022 Michael Kelly came up with an overtime takedown for a 3-1 win over Luke Schmerbach, a state qualifier who had 36 wins entering the match compared to Kelly’s two. Steve Millar, chicagotribune.com, 27 Feb. 2022 Adjective
With Kirby on bottom in the second period and the match scoreless, Lillard conceded an escape point before coming back with a takedown 38 seconds later. Tim Bielik, cleveland, 13 Mar. 2022 Bungie continued: In other words, as far as YouTube is concerned, any person, anywhere in the world, can issue takedown notices on behalf of any rights holder, anywhere. Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 28 Mar. 2022 However, Sapp was stunned by Lloyd in overtime, 6-4, with a takedown 29 seconds into the extra session. cleveland, 12 Mar. 2022 So here’s what happened at the most basic level: Early on [in the podcast’s run], her UK publisher had sent a takedown notice to Apple and Spotify. Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2021 As YouTubecore arose, labels sent him takedown notices. Catherine Sinow, Ars Technica, 26 Nov. 2020 Since Triller relies on access to a catalog of popular music, the seemingly inevitable path of least resistance (and least takedown notices and lawsuits) will be making deals. Tatiana Cirisano, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2020 Some Discogs record slingers posed as label owners and sent fake takedown notices to manufacture scarcity. Catherine Sinow, Ars Technica, 26 Nov. 2020 The areas forward of most takedown levers serve as a place to rest your support hand thumb and can act as a gas pedal. Chris Mudgett, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2020 Verb
Ecommerce platforms may be forced to take down dubious posts faster in the near future, says Anderson. Lydia Morrish, Wired, 11 Mar. 2022 Eventually, the heroes reconnect with their powers and take down a superhero-hating villain who wants to rid the world of their kind. M. J. Corey, The New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2022 Up your game with tips from this basketball great on how to perfect your mechanics, make the most of your scoring opportunities, and take down game stress with the right mental approach. Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 19 Aug. 2022 Meta, Facebook’s parent company, noted in response that its 2021 actions were never meant to eliminate all V_V content but to take down accounts found to be participating in coordinated harassment. David Klepper, ajc, 19 Aug. 2022 Residents of Steamboat Springs are warned by the agency to lock doors and windows, secure their trash and recycling in bear-proof bins, and even take down bird feeders to prevent these kind of confrontations. From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2022 The youngster turns it on over the final four laps of the 800 freestyle to win in 8 minutes, 13.86 seconds and take down the mark of 8:14.10 set by Britain’s Rebecca Adlington at the 2008 Olympics. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2022 Coaches teach the kids to cook outdoors and set up and take down their tent. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2022 Beach umbrellas, on the other hand, are easier to set up and take down and take up less space. Emma Seymour, Good Housekeeping, 8 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1858, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Adjective
1893, in the meaning defined above
Verb
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a
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- magyarrer
- magyarrest
- magyars
- mah
- mah-jongg
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- come out smelling like roses
- come out smelling of roses
- come out with
- come out/up smelling like a rose
- come out/up smelling like/of roses
- come over
- come over to
- come prima
- come rain or come shine
- come rain or shine
- come round
- come running
- come short of
- come sopra
- come through
- come to
- come to a bad end
- come to a grinding halt