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to stick down
[phrase form: stick]
01
to quickly write something in an informal or hasty manner
Example
The blogger would stick down blog post ideas in a digital document to organize their thoughts.
The author carried a small notepad to stick down snippets of dialogue that came to mind.
The student stuck down key concepts from the lecture to review them later.
02
to cause something to attach firmly to a surface
Example
The artist used glue to stick down the different layers of the collage artwork.
He stuck his notes down on the desk to keep them from moving.
The worker stuck the carpet tiles down in the office.
03
to be attached firmly to a surface
Example
The carpet tiles started to stick down firmly as we walked on them.
The tapestry hung on the wall and seemed to stick down naturally.
As the temperature rose, the plastic started to stick down to the table.