put (someone) down for

phrase

: to write the name of (someone) on a list of people who will do or give (something)
Can I put you down for a donation?

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Put (someone) down for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/put%20%28someone%29%20down%20for. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster