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
Synonyms
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
Rick Fires, arkansasonline.com, 22 Sep. 2024
The criminal charges are a major but not unexpected takedown of one of the most prominent producers and most famous names in the history of hip-hop.
—Andrew Dalton, TIME, 17 Sep. 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
Thomas Brewster, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
TikTok later took down individual videos after the BBC pointed them out.
—Victoria Feng, NBC News, 23 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Fayetteville was so close to a Texas High takedown, but the ultra-talented Tigers scored a late touchdown then added a two-point conversion to secure the one-point victory.
—Rick Fires, arkansasonline.com, 22 Sep. 2024
The criminal charges are a major but not unexpected takedown of one of the most prominent producers and most famous names in the history of hip-hop.
—Andrew Dalton, TIME, 17 Sep. 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
Ghost, an encrypted communications platform popular among organized crime groups (and not to be confused with the popular newsletter platform), has been taken down in a global law enforcement operation.
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
TikTok later took down individual videos after the BBC pointed them out.
—Victoria Feng, NBC News, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Takedown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takedown. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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