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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The post was viewed more than 2.1 million times before a takedown notice replaced the copy of the film.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 26, 2026
“To put that in perspective, a 6-ounce top sirloin steak has around 6 grams of saturated fat,” explains Michelle Albanes-Davis in her own takedown of the cereal.
From Salon ● May 23, 2026
As soon as the bell rang Rousey shot for the takedown, before transitioning to an armbar and forcing Carano to submit.
From BBC ● May 17, 2026
The takedown made Sheinbaum arguably Latin America’s leader in the fight against drug trafficking.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
The public takedown she’d executed on him, if anything, would embolden Toby—make him like her more.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
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