take down (B1)

phrasal verb

Pronunciation: /teɪk daʊn/

Definition

To remove something from a higher position, or to write down information.

Examples

• Please help me take down these old curtains so we can wash them.

• The police officer had to take down every detail of the witness's statement.

• They decided to take down the temporary stage after the concert ended.

How to Use take down

take down notes (collocation)

To write notes. — "Students were asked to take down notes during the lecture."

take down a picture/poster (collocation)

To remove something from a wall. — "She carefully took down the old family portrait."

take down a structure (collocation)

To dismantle or disassemble something built. — "They hired a crew to take down the old shed."

Synonyms of take down

Words with a similar meaning to take down:

• remove
• dismantle
• note
• record

Antonyms of take down

Words with the opposite meaning to take down:

• put up
• erect

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