taken down

verb

Definition of taken downnext
past participle of take down
1
as in humiliated
to reduce to a lower standing in one's own eyes or in others' eyes there's no need to take us down by making fun of our clothes

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2
as in knocked down
to take apart electricians will take down all the lights for the set after the play has finished its run

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3
as in noted
to make a written note of took down the customer's contact information

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for taken down
  1. disconnected
  2. recorded
  3. marked
  4. humbled
  5. dismantled
  6. confused
  7. disassembled
  8. set down
Verb
  • In fact, lots of people are feeling distanced or disconnected, and want to know how to start a friend group.
    Tracy Brower, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Avoid the pitfalls of becoming a leader who seems entitled or disconnected from the daily challenges of their teams.
    Joseph Edgar, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of disconnected
Verb
  • During both years, rain became snow and about five inches was recorded in each instance.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Snowiest Since 1872, snowfall of more than an inch has been recorded just 16 times on Christmas.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of recorded
Verb
  • Each portion of the cannabis value chain was organized in its own section, clearly marked, and well distinguished from the others.
    Andrew DeAngelo, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In 2019, the country hosted the Year of Return, which marked 400 years since the arrival of the first Africans in the Americas.
    La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of marked
Verb
  • Little more than 24 hours after being humbled by its cross-state rival, Tampa Bay was hungry to make amends Monday night.
    Eduardo A. Encina, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Either way, the federal election looks likely to leave the SPD and Scholz deeply humbled, and entering into a period of self-reflection.
    Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of humbled
Verb
  • This number could include weapons in the process of being dismantled or retired.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The main structure of the Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad Bridge was dismantled for scrap during World War II, though the piers remained in the water until being removed over the past several months.
    Dan Belson, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of dismantled
Verb
  • Many people get confused by these forms which contain code and jargon that rarely offer a clear explanation of anything.
    Steve Weisman, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Not to be confused with DEI training, skill building is a way to help people improve their communication skills, negotiation style and overall understanding of relevant topics, all while leveling up professionally.
    Doug Melville, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of confused
Verb
  • After the taping, two Tussauds employees disassembled the wax man, first making sure that no civilians were in the room.
    Zach Zimmerman, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Grid’s disassembled, explosive displays offer a museum-style look at the components that make up some of the most iconic gadgets to hit the scene over the years.
    Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of disassembled
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  • Matching interests is closely related to pathos, the appeal to the emotions of the audience, and is one of the three essential elements of persuasion set down by Aristotle over two millennia ago.
    Jerry Weissman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • The order’s practices were set down by the first chief steward, Marc Lescarbot, a lawyer and poet in the colony at Port-Royal.
    Melanie Stetson Freeman, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of set down
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