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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Ben Standig, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Covington's striking was there to stay busy and set up takedown attempts.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 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
Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The video was later taken down by the social media site.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Two of those eight takedowns were by former Washington edge rusher Chase Young.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Covington's striking was there to stay busy and set up takedown attempts.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 15 Dec. 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
According to federal laws, the military can only take down drones by military bases if the drones exhibit a clear threat, and spying isn’t one, the Journal notes.
—Stephen Pastis, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
The video was later taken down by the social media site.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Takedown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takedown. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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