take down take down /teɪk daʊn/

verb

1. () Move something or somebody to a lower position  ( get down , bring down , take down , let down , lower )
   move something or somebody to a lower position
    Take down the vase from the shelf
   take down the vase from the shelf
   
2. Make a written note of  ( take down , note )
   make a written note of
    She noted everything the teacher said that morning
   she noted everything the teacher said that morning
   
3. Tear down so as to make flat with the ground  ( dismantle , rase , raze , level , pull down , take down , tear down )
   tear down so as to make flat with the ground
    The building was levelled
   The building was levelled
   
4. Reduce in worth or character, usually verbally  ( degrade , disgrace , put down , demean , take down )
   reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
    She tends to put down younger women colleagues
   She tends to put down younger women colleagues
    His critics took him down after the lecture
   His critics took him down after the lecture