takedown
Americanadjective
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made or constructed so as to be easily dismantled or disassembled.
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Finance. takeout.
noun
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the act of taking down.
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a firearm designed to be swiftly disassembled or assembled.
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the point of separation of two or more of the parts of a takedown firearm or other device.
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Informal. the act of being humbled.
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Wrestling. a move or series of maneuvers that succeeds in bringing a standing opponent down onto the mat.
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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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US prosecutors said it was one the biggest financial takedowns in history and the largest ever seizure of bitcoin.
From BBC
He transitioned into a key negotiator with stakeholders including tribes and the federal government, leading to the takedown of four hydroelectric dams.
From Los Angeles Times
The latter of Barnett’s takedowns — part of the Texans’ five sacks and eight tackles for loss — came when he spun past Bobby Hart and brought down Herbert for a seven-yard loss.
From Los Angeles Times
The DHS was forced to remove MGMT’s “Little Dark Age” from an ICE recruitment ad after the band issued a takedown request.
From Los Angeles Times
It was heading for the charts in the UK and the US but was banned by streaming services after record industry bodies issued takedown notices, alleging the track violated copyright by impersonating another artist.
From BBC
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