| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
take down [teɪk daʊn] | to remove something from a higher position |
Other meanings
- to write something (record information)
- to remove or dismantle a structure
- to defeat or overpower someone
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "take down"
- Could you take down that picture from the wall?
- The secretary quickly took down the message.
- Workers took down the old fence.
- The police took down the gang after months of investigation.
Features of Using "take down"
“Take down” is separable and very flexible. With physical objects it means to remove or lower them. With information it means to write or note it. It’s also used figuratively for defeating or dismantling opponents, systems, or ideas.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb take
take off
to leave the ground and begin to fly
take away
remove something from a place or person
take up
to begin a new activity or hobby
take out
to remove something from a place
take over
to gain control of something, especially a business or responsibility
take in
to absorb or understand something
take back
to return something
take after
to resemble a family member in appearance or character
take along
to bring someone or something with you
take aside
to move someone away from others for a private conversation
take apart
disassemble into pieces
take through
to guide someone through a process or explain something step by step
take on
to accept or undertake a task or responsibility
take to
to begin to like someone or something
take over from
to assume control or responsibility from someone else
take out on
to direct your anger or frustration toward someone or something unfairly
take down a notch
to humble someone or reduce their arrogance
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