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 market seems to be “calling the wrestling match after the first takedown instead of waiting to see how it plays out over time,” she said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 31, 2026
If someone makes the Sailor Slippers, you can talk to them about how the original creator filed a copyright takedown against a designer who adapted the pattern for crochet.
From Slate ● Oct. 11, 2026
Today, artists still largely take enforcement into their own hands, spending up to hundreds of thousands of dollars on security outside shows or hiring tech companies to find fakes online and send takedown notices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
The takedown occurred with around 6:05 left in the third quarter, while the Dream were leading 52-42.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 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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