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
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
In its first 15 minutes, Lamarre has got Elsa doing an old-school queen takedown of Maria, the Von Trapp children and anyone else in her way.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 June 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
Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
Israel's multilayered air defense system is designed to take down incoming missives from a variety of ranges.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 21 June 2025
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Noun
Also, as became clear from the uncalled takedowns by both teams, referees Chris Rooney and Jean Hebert were calling the game by Rollerball championship game rules.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
In its first 15 minutes, Lamarre has got Elsa doing an old-school queen takedown of Maria, the Von Trapp children and anyone else in her way.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 June 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
Then, in early 2023, the museum removed hundreds of videos from its YouTube channel and took down a digital exhibit featuring images of human remains.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 23 June 2025
Israel's multilayered air defense system is designed to take down incoming missives from a variety of ranges.
—Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA Today, 21 June 2025
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“Takedown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takedown. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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