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to stop carrying something by putting it on the ground
to mercifully end the life of a sick or elderly animal to prevent further suffering
to land an aircraft, especially in case of emergency
to write and record information, like in books or documents
to gently place a baby in a crib or bed for sleep or rest
to decrease prices, taxes, or other amounts
Britishto stop and let someone exit a vehicle at a specific location
to lessen the value or esteem of something or someone, often through spoken words or criticism
to end a telephone conversation by placing the receiver back on the telephone base
to register someone for a particular purpose, such as an event, task, appointment, or opportunity
to use force to suppress or stop a protest
to make a payment toward the purchase or reservation of something with the intention of paying the remainder later
to place something or someone gently in a sitting position
to stop reading or listening to something, such as a book or music
to drink, typically alcohol
What does "to put down" mean in alcohol slang?
The phrase "to put down" can mean to drink alcohol, typically referring to consuming a drink quickly or in a straightforward manner. The structure is informal slang where "put down" functions as a verb meaning to consume. It is used in casual speech, though it is less specific than other drinking-related slang terms.
to speak negatively or critically about oneself
