set down

verb

Definition of set down

transitive verb

1 : to cause to sit down : seat

2 : to place at rest on a surface or on the ground

3 : to suspend (a jockey) from racing

4 : to cause or allow to get off a vehicle : deliver

5 : to land (an airplane) on the ground or water

6a : ordain, establish

b : to put in writing

7a : regard, consider set him down as a liar

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set the toddler down in her seat set down the names of those in attendance

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