Noun
(slang) A taking down: the arrest of a suspect by a police officer.
(martial arts) A taking down: an act of bringing one's opponent to the ground by grabbing one or both legs and applying a rearward bending moment.
Enforced removal of material from a website, etc.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgThe systematic dismantling of reproductive rights, much like the takedown of collective bargaining, has been taking place in full view. Garry Trudeau
ADCC The ADCC Submission Wrestling World Championship is the most prestigious full range (takedown, position, and submission inclusive) grappling tournament in the world. Source: Internet
Archuleta grabs a hold of Corrales and scores a brief takedown. Source: Internet
Before 'takedown' of General Flynn, he was planning to audit John Brennan for running billions 'off the books' Source: Internet
Down 11-4 in the third period, Irwin was able to finally get the takedown he had been working all match for and rolled Grindle onto his back for a win by pin. Source: Internet
Anderson lost consciousness after an officer used a takedown move to bring her to the pavement and place her in handcuffs, her brother explained. Source: Internet