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
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
Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
But the real drama was heating up amongst the Traitors themselves after Boston Rob Mariano’s shocking takedown of Bob the Drag Queen on last week’s installment.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 24 Jan. 2025
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
Stephanie Armour, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
For instance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention took down data from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, which includes questions asking whether teens identify as transgender.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 20 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Jones has been dominant at light heavyweight but has only fought twice at heavyweight – against a Cyril Gane who had no takedown defense, and against an aging Miocic, who looked way past his best.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
But the real drama was heating up amongst the Traitors themselves after Boston Rob Mariano’s shocking takedown of Bob the Drag Queen on last week’s installment.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 24 Jan. 2025
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
Data Disappears As a result of Trump’s order on gender identity, health researchers say, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention took down online information about transgender health and removed data on LGBTQ+ health.
—Stephanie Armour, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
For instance, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention took down data from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, which includes questions asking whether teens identify as transgender.
—Geoffrey Skelley, ABC News, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Takedown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takedown. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.
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