put down

/pˌʊt dˈaʊn/

[verb]

to put down

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: put]

to stop carrying something by putting it on the ground

synonyms : lay

repose

to land an aircraft, especially in case of emergency

synonyms : bring down

land

put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.

synonyms : get down

set down

write down

to gently place a baby in their crib or bed in order to sleep or rest

to mercifully end the life of a sick or elderly animal to prevent further suffering

synonyms : destroy

to reduce or decrease prices, taxes, or other amounts

make a record of; set down in permanent form

synonyms : enter

record

remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave

synonyms : discharge

reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

synonyms : degrade

demean

disgrace

take down

to end a telephone conversation by placing the receiver back on the telephone base or hanging up the phone

to record or register someone for a particular purpose, such as an event, task, appointment, or opportunity

to use force or authority to suppress or stop an uprising, protest, or rebellion

to make a payment towards the purchase or reservation of something with the intention of paying the remainder later

*** Drop someone off, or let them out of a vehicle

cause to sit or seat or be in a settled position or place

synonyms : place down

set down

to stop reading or listening to something, such as a book or music

put oneself down

/pʊt wɒnsɛlf daʊn/

/pʊt wʌnsɛlf daʊn/

[phrase]

to put oneself down

[PHRASE]

to speak negatively or critically about oneself

Examples

1. She was put down as the most talented musician in the competition.

2. She was put down for the team's upcoming match.

3. Please put down your backpack before you hurt yourself.

4. They put down their instruments after the concert was over.

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