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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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Another major takedown took place in 2023 when a court convicted 207 members of the 'Ndrangheta family for a variety of charges ranging from drug trafficking to extortion.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
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 Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
During this fueling test, the first and second stages of the rocket will be fully loaded with liquid hydrogen and oxygen, and the countdown will be taken down to T-29 seconds.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The video reportedly committed a copyright violation, prompting it to be disabled following a takedown claim.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025
Another major takedown took place in 2023 when a court convicted 207 members of the 'Ndrangheta family for a variety of charges ranging from drug trafficking to extortion.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
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
The Green Bay Packers were shockingly taken down by the Cleveland Browns in Week 3, and it is believed that the team will be looking for some revenge in Week 4.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
During this fueling test, the first and second stages of the rocket will be fully loaded with liquid hydrogen and oxygen, and the countdown will be taken down to T-29 seconds.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Takedown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/takedown. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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