put down
Speech parts
1. put down - Noun
2. put down - Verb
Meaning
cause to come to the ground
reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
put (an animal) to death
remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave
make a record of; set down in permanent form
put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.
put in a horizontal position
cause to sit or seat or be in a settled position or place
a crushing remark
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Examples
the pilot managed to land the airplane safely
She tends to put down younger women colleagues
His critics took him down after the lecture
The customs agents destroyed the dog that was found to be rabid
the sick cat had to be put down
unload the cargo