Meaning of the word "take down" in English

What does "take down" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

take down

US /teɪk daʊn/

UK /teɪk daʊn/

to write something down

Example:

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Please take down the minutes of the meeting.

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The police officer took down his statement.

Synonym:

write down note down record jot down transcribe

to dismantle or disassemble something

Example:

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They had to take down the tent after the festival.

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The crew will take down the old stage next week.

Synonym:

dismantle disassemble demolish remove pull down

to defeat or kill someone

Example:

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The hero managed to take down the villain.

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The special forces unit was sent to take down the terrorist cell.

Synonym:

defeat overthrow destroy kill eliminate

to remove something from a higher position

Example:

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Can you help me take down these decorations?

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The strong wind might take down the old tree.

Synonym:

remove lower pull down dismount