take·down
ˈtāk-ˌdau̇n 
1
: the action or an act of taking down
2
: something (such as a rifle) having takedown construction
take·down
ˈtāk-ˈdau̇n
: constructed so as to be readily taken apart
a takedown rifle
took down; taken down; taking down; takes down
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
: to become seized or attacked especially by illness
Synonyms
Examples of takedown in a Sentence
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
Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
His takedown defense is 54 percent. UFC 307: Dolidze vs. Holland Prediction and Pick
This one comes down to where the fight takes place.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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
Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
The event increased the spawn rates of cultists across multiple maps, and even added some new cultist bosses who proved to be pretty difficult to take down.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Referees whistle above the commotion, dramatically slapping the floor after a takedown.
—Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
His takedown defense is 54 percent. UFC 307: Dolidze vs. Holland Prediction and Pick
This one comes down to where the fight takes place.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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
Verb
Blake Treinen has taken down 2 ⅓ innings in two outings, but only faced one hitter twice in that span: Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
The event increased the spawn rates of cultists across multiple maps, and even added some new cultist bosses who proved to be pretty difficult to take down.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Takedown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takedown. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.
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