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takedown

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[teyk-doun] / ˈteɪkˌdaʊn /
Or take-down

adjective

  1. made or constructed so as to be easily dismantled or disassembled.

  2. Finance. takeout.

noun

  1. the act of taking down.

  2. a firearm designed to be swiftly disassembled or assembled.

  3. the point of separation of two or more of the parts of a takedown firearm or other device.

  4. Informal. the act of being humbled.

  5. Wrestling. a move or series of maneuvers that succeeds in bringing a standing opponent down onto the mat.

  6. Finance. takeout.

Etymology

Origin of takedown

First recorded in 1890–95; adj., noun use of verb phrase take down

Example Sentences

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During its 2025 National Healthcare Fraud Takedown, the Department of Justice announced that 324 defendants across the country were facing criminal charges for alleged participation in healthcare fraud, including scams involving Medicare payments.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 10, 2025

The backlash against Mr Musk has included "Tesla Takedown" protests at Tesla dealerships across the US and in Europe.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2025

Grassroots backlash like the Tesla Takedown protests has sent Musk’s Tesla stocks plummeting and his wealth with it.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2025

One of them chimed in right away with a referral: contact Reba Rocket at Takedown Piracy.

From Slate • Nov. 15, 2024

Takedown orders are issued in secret, Gupta said, making it hard for users to contest them.

From Washington Post • Jul. 5, 2022

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