| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
set down [ˌset ˈdaʊn] | write or place something down |
Other meanings
- put something on a surface
- record information in writing
- describe something in detail
- drop off passengers from a vehicle
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "set down"
- She set down her bag on the chair.
- Please set down your thoughts in writing.
- The witness set down everything he remembered.
- The taxi set down the passengers near the station.
Features of Using "set down"
This phrasal verb is commonly used both literally and figuratively. Literally, it means putting something onto a surface. Figuratively, it often means writing information or rules formally. The object can usually appear either between the verb and particle or after the whole phrasal verb.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb set
set up
to establish or arrange something
set off
to start a journey
set out
to begin a journey or start an activity with a purpose
set in
to begin and seem likely to continue
set apart
to make something or someone different, distinctive, or special
set aside
to save or reserve something for a special purpose
set back
to delay the progress of something
set upon
attack someone suddenly and aggressively
set against
compare or contrast something with something else
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