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to take down
[phrase form: take]
01
to write information for later use
Transitive: to take down information
Examples
During the meeting, the secretary was instructed to take down the key points discussed.
The journalist quickly took down the interviewee's responses in her notepad.
02
to bring something to a lower position
Transitive: to take down sth
Examples
We should take down the holiday lights now that the season is over.
After the event, it 's our responsibility to take down the banners and signs.
03
to bring a building or object to the ground
Transitive: to take down a building or structure
Examples
The old building was unsafe, so they had to take it down.
The decision to take down the dilapidated barn was made for safety reasons.
04
to criticize something or someone, causing a decrease in their value or reputation
Transitive: to take down sb/sth
Examples
The political opponent tried to take down the candidate with personal attacks.
Offer solutions instead of just taking down someone's efforts.
05
to lower a garment worn on the lower part of the body, like pants or a skirt without fully removing it
Transitive: to take down pants or a skirt
Examples
Adjusting to the warmer weather, she chose to take down the length of her summer skirt.
Before the dance, he decided to take down the hem of his pants for a neater appearance.
06
to remove content, information, or a webpage from the online platform, making it no longer accessible to users
Transitive: to take down online content or website
Examples
The online encyclopedia took down the edited entry that contained false information.
The hosting service promptly took down the phishing website to prevent fraudulent activities.
