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
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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
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2024
Dropping the ban on 12-6 elbows may open up new defenses from the bottom position while defending takedowns.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 29 Oct. 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
Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Full-year organic sales growth guidance of 8% to 9% was left unchanged, slightly short of the 8.7% estimate, at the midpoint, as management increased its outlook for Electrical Americas while taking down Aerospace (ongoing strike), Vehicle and eMobility segments.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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Noun
And, indeed, the lyrics to the two-tone takedown are precise and concise.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 31 Oct. 2024
Dropping the ban on 12-6 elbows may open up new defenses from the bottom position while defending takedowns.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 29 Oct. 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
This time around, instead of earning money, 456 is more interested in taking down the game’s overlords, including the mysterious Front Man (played by Lee Byung-hun).
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Full-year organic sales growth guidance of 8% to 9% was left unchanged, slightly short of the 8.7% estimate, at the midpoint, as management increased its outlook for Electrical Americas while taking down Aerospace (ongoing strike), Vehicle and eMobility segments.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Takedown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takedown. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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