English · Common Verbs

take down

/teɪk daʊn/

[/teɪk daʊn/]

remove; write down

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Definition

To remove something that is up, or to write down information.

Example

Let me take down your phone number.

Let me take down your phone number.

Etymology

From 'take' plus 'down', meaning to lower or record.

How & Where It’s Used

Common for noting information or dismantling.

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