Definition of Take down

1. Verb. Move something or somebody to a lower position. "They take down the bags on the table"; "Take down the vase from the shelf"

Exact synonyms: Bring Down, Get Down, Let Down, Lower
Generic synonyms: Displace, Move
Causes: Come Down, Descend, Fall, Go Down
Specialized synonyms: Reef, Depress, Dip, Incline
Derivative terms: Lower, Lowering
Antonyms: Raise

2. Verb. Reduce in worth or character, usually verbally. "His critics took him down after the lecture"
Exact synonyms: Degrade, Demean, Disgrace, Put Down
Generic synonyms: Abase, Chagrin, Humble, Humiliate, Mortify
Specialized synonyms: Reduce, Dehumanise, Dehumanize
Derivative terms: Degradation, Degradation, Put-down, Takedown

3. Verb. Tear down so as to make flat with the ground. "The building was levelled"
Exact synonyms: Dismantle, Level, Pull Down, Rase, Raze, Tear Down
Specialized synonyms: Bulldoze
Generic synonyms: Destroy, Destruct
Derivative terms: Level, Level, Razing, Razing
Antonyms: Raise

4. Verb. Make a written note of. "She noted everything the teacher said that morning"
Exact synonyms: Note
Generic synonyms: Get Down, Put Down, Set Down, Write Down
Derivative terms: Notation, Note

Definition of Take down

1. Verb. To remove something from a wall or similar vertical surface to which it is fixed. ¹

2. Verb. To remove something from a hanging position. ¹

3. Verb. To write a note. Usually to record something that is said. ¹

4. Verb. To remove a temporary structure such as scaffolding. ¹

5. Verb. To lower an item of clothing without removing it. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Take Down

take arms
take away
take away from
take back
take by storm
take care
take care of
take care of the pennies and the pounds will take care of themselves
take chances
take charge
take command
take control
take courage
take cover
take delight in
take down (current term)
take down a peg
take effect
take exception
take exception to
take fire
take five
take flight
take for
take for a spin
take for granted
take form
take guard
take heart
take heed

Literary usage of Take down

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Lex Parliamentaria Americana: Elements of the Law and Practice of by Luther Stearns Cushing (1874)
"... This appears to be the rule in the house of two points, tho ho-.iso will decide, on the mo- lords, Hans. (3), XLVIII. 321. tion to take down the words, ..."

2. Lex Parliamentaria Americana: Elements of the Law and Practice of by Luther Stearns Cushing (1874)
"... This appears to be the rule in the house of two points, the house will decide, on the mo- lords, Hans. (3), XLVIII. 321. tion to take down the words, ..."

3. The History of the Rebellion and Civil Wars in England Begun in the Year 1641 by Edward Hyde Clarendon (1888)
"... and take down our standard. In which treaty, we shall be ready to grant any thing that shall be really for the good of our subjects: conjuring you to ..."

4. South Eastern Reporter by West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, West Publishing Company, South Carolina Supreme Court (1913)
"... turn off the overhead switch or take down the trolley pole, and further instructed the plaintiff that to remove the switch, and not the trolley pole, ..."

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