took down

VERB

write down

Synonyms

WEAK

inscribe jot down make a note of minute note note down put on record record set down transcribe

Antonyms

WEAK

build up

VERB

humble

Synonyms

WEAK

deflate humiliate let down lower mortify pull down put down take apart

Antonyms

WEAK

build up

Example Sentences

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Next door, his wife also took down orders, some for quinceañeras for next year, or as Leonor saw it, hope.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Russo himself can’t believe Columbus took down its statue.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Remember it was Asia’s financial turmoil that ultimately took down Swissair in 2001.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Trump later took down the post, saying that he thought it was meant to show him as a doctor.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Then she took down the post and drove over to Ranyinudo’s place.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie