take·down
ˈtāk-ˌdau̇n 
1
: the action or an act of taking down
2
: something (such as a rifle) having takedown construction
take·down
ˈtāk-ˈdau̇n
: constructed so as to be readily taken apart
a takedown rifle
took down; taken down; taking down; takes down
1
: to lower without removing
took down his pants
2
a
: to pull to pieces
take down a building
b
: disassemble
take a rifle down
3
: to lower the spirit or vanity of
4
a
: to write down
took down some notes
b
: to record by mechanical means
: to become seized or attacked especially by illness
Examples of takedown in a Sentence
Verb
there's no need to take us down by making fun of our clothes
electricians will take down all the lights for the set after the play has finished its run
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Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
The death of Oseguera, like the previous takedowns of El Chapo and other cartel leaders, is unlikely to reduce the volume of drug-smuggling to the United States, experts said.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 28 Mar. 2022
With Kirby on bottom in the second period and the match scoreless, Lillard conceded an escape point before coming back with a takedown 38 seconds later.
—Tim Bielik, cleveland, 13 Mar. 2022
James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Here is the most comprehensive list yet of the signs that have been taken down or flagged for removal since.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 19 Feb. 2026
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Noun
One of the Titans’ most satisfying wins came at 132 pounds, when Jack Malinconico avenged his 7-6 loss to Central Union’s Gabriel Pacheco at last week’s Division 2 Final with a 9-8 decision this week on a last-minute takedown.
—Kevin J. Farmer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
The death of Oseguera, like the previous takedowns of El Chapo and other cartel leaders, is unlikely to reduce the volume of drug-smuggling to the United States, experts said.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Bungie continued: In other words, as far as YouTube is concerned, any person, anywhere in the world, can issue takedown notices on behalf of any rights holder, anywhere.
—Jon Brodkin, Ars Technica, 28 Mar. 2022
With Kirby on bottom in the second period and the match scoreless, Lillard conceded an escape point before coming back with a takedown 38 seconds later.
—Tim Bielik, cleveland, 13 Mar. 2022
Verb
Behind 42 points, 13 assists and eight rebounds from Cade Cunningham, Detroit took down New York 126-111 to complete the regular-season sweep.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
Here is the most comprehensive list yet of the signs that have been taken down or flagged for removal since.
—Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Takedown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takedown. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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