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
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2024
He’s channeled all that aggression and animus into a tactical takedown of rap’s biggest star in the most embarrassing, public way possible.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 May 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
Fox News, 23 May 2024
The Florida Panthers have already taken down in-state rival Tampa Bay Lightning and the Boston Bruins in the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 May 2024
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Noun
What Doncic did Thursday was just a continuance of his systematic takedown of the league’s No. 1 defense and Defensive Player of the Year in Gobert.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2024
He’s channeled all that aggression and animus into a tactical takedown of rap’s biggest star in the most embarrassing, public way possible.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 30 May 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
Zapata was one of 18 suspects arrested when federal law enforcement took down their main target, Oswaldo Espinosa, who was among the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) most wanted fugitives.
—Fox News, 23 May 2024
The Florida Panthers have already taken down in-state rival Tampa Bay Lightning and the Boston Bruins in the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 May 2024
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“Takedown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takedown. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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