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
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Ari Herstand, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024
Back in 2022, companies such as Meta and Google were already dealing with takedowns of billions of ads or ad accounts that violated their deception policies, Jacquemin said.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
There have been many articles written about the inevitable takedown of the female founder.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
And now the Times, which purchased the game in 2022, is sending takedown notices to people behind some of the look-alikes.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2024
Some copyright takedown requests sent by individuals indicate the distress the videos can have.
—Matt Burgess, WIRED, 11 Mar. 2024
And this week on Face the Nation: Congress tries a takedown of TikTok's Chinese ownership, and the split between some allies of Israel and the Netanyahu government grows.
—CBS News, 17 Mar. 2024
More than five dozen employees with the New York City Housing Authority were charged with accepting cash payments in exchange for giving out contracts, federal officials said, calling it the largest single-day bribery takedown in the Justice Department's history.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 6 Feb. 2024
But, as is often the case with reviews, his takedowns of specific restaurants, businesses or buildings seem to have created the most heat behind him.
—Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Feb. 2024
Tim Bielik, cleveland, 13 Mar. 2022
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
However, Sapp was stunned by Lloyd in overtime, 6-4, with a takedown 29 seconds into the extra session.
—cleveland, 12 Mar. 2022
So here’s what happened at the most basic level: Early on [in the podcast’s run], her UK publisher had sent a takedown notice to Apple and Spotify.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2021
As YouTubecore arose, labels sent him takedown notices.
—Catherine Sinow, Ars Technica, 26 Nov. 2020
Since Triller relies on access to a catalog of popular music, the seemingly inevitable path of least resistance (and least takedown notices and lawsuits) will be making deals.
—Tatiana Cirisano, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2020
Some Discogs record slingers posed as label owners and sent fake takedown notices to manufacture scarcity.
—Catherine Sinow, Ars Technica, 26 Nov. 2020
The areas forward of most takedown levers serve as a place to rest your support hand thumb and can act as a gas pedal.
—Chris Mudgett, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2020
USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Advertisement One of his representatives takes down my contact info.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
His advocacy group has already taken down information on its website on gender-affirming care providers for young people in the area out of concern of potential legal consequences.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2024
Ukraine’s air force commander said air defenses took down 18 of the incoming missiles and 39 drones.
—Reuters, NBC News, 11 Apr. 2024
The Night Manager first aired on the BBC in the U.K. and AMC in the United States and followed Jonathan Pine (Hiddleston), a former British soldier and night manager of a hotel in Cairo who’s recruited to help take down an arms dealer (Laurie).
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024
Instead, the perennially fit Langer was felled by something that has likely taken down some of his Florida neighbors who aren’t two-time Masters champions: a pickleball injury.
—Paul Sullivan, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Strangely, however, this track was taken down from TikTok briefly and then reappeared days later.
—Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2024
September 2024 Video Game Releases Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date: September 9, 2024
Play as a hulking space marine and take down the Tyranid threat with brutal third-person shooting and melee fighting.
—PCMAG, 6 Apr. 2024
Noun
Erroneous takedown notices aren’t limited to DIY artists.
—Ari Herstand, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024
Back in 2022, companies such as Meta and Google were already dealing with takedowns of billions of ads or ad accounts that violated their deception policies, Jacquemin said.
—Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
There have been many articles written about the inevitable takedown of the female founder.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
And now the Times, which purchased the game in 2022, is sending takedown notices to people behind some of the look-alikes.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2024
Some copyright takedown requests sent by individuals indicate the distress the videos can have.
—Matt Burgess, WIRED, 11 Mar. 2024
And this week on Face the Nation: Congress tries a takedown of TikTok's Chinese ownership, and the split between some allies of Israel and the Netanyahu government grows.
—CBS News, 17 Mar. 2024
More than five dozen employees with the New York City Housing Authority were charged with accepting cash payments in exchange for giving out contracts, federal officials said, calling it the largest single-day bribery takedown in the Justice Department's history.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 6 Feb. 2024
But, as is often the case with reviews, his takedowns of specific restaurants, businesses or buildings seem to have created the most heat behind him.
—Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Feb. 2024
Adjective
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
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
However, Sapp was stunned by Lloyd in overtime, 6-4, with a takedown 29 seconds into the extra session.
—cleveland, 12 Mar. 2022
So here’s what happened at the most basic level: Early on [in the podcast’s run], her UK publisher had sent a takedown notice to Apple and Spotify.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2021
As YouTubecore arose, labels sent him takedown notices.
—Catherine Sinow, Ars Technica, 26 Nov. 2020
Since Triller relies on access to a catalog of popular music, the seemingly inevitable path of least resistance (and least takedown notices and lawsuits) will be making deals.
—Tatiana Cirisano, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2020
Some Discogs record slingers posed as label owners and sent fake takedown notices to manufacture scarcity.
—Catherine Sinow, Ars Technica, 26 Nov. 2020
The areas forward of most takedown levers serve as a place to rest your support hand thumb and can act as a gas pedal.
—Chris Mudgett, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2020
Verb
TikTok has since taken down the videos flagged by researchers.
—USA TODAY, 18 Apr. 2024
Advertisement One of his representatives takes down my contact info.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
His advocacy group has already taken down information on its website on gender-affirming care providers for young people in the area out of concern of potential legal consequences.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2024
Ukraine’s air force commander said air defenses took down 18 of the incoming missiles and 39 drones.
—Reuters, NBC News, 11 Apr. 2024
The Night Manager first aired on the BBC in the U.K. and AMC in the United States and followed Jonathan Pine (Hiddleston), a former British soldier and night manager of a hotel in Cairo who’s recruited to help take down an arms dealer (Laurie).
—Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024
Instead, the perennially fit Langer was felled by something that has likely taken down some of his Florida neighbors who aren’t two-time Masters champions: a pickleball injury.
—Paul Sullivan, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Strangely, however, this track was taken down from TikTok briefly and then reappeared days later.
—Kristin Robinson, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2024
September 2024 Video Game Releases Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
Release Date: September 9, 2024
Play as a hulking space marine and take down the Tyranid threat with brutal third-person shooting and melee fighting.
—PCMAG, 6 Apr. 2024
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