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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A number of authors retitled their books after receiving takedown notices.
From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026
Their pack is still brutish, highlighted by a punishing takedown of rivals Northampton Saints last month.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
It was a brutal takedown of Hart that could only be accomplished by the utmost respect and love from his peers.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026
On Monday, Rana refiled the lawsuit in New York state court, with his lawyer attributing the weeklong takedown to a clerical error.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 9, 2026
Complete takedown of Trey, my brother, King of the Basketball Court.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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