takedown

or take-down

[ teyk-doun ]

adjective

1. made or constructed so as to be easily dismantled or disassembled.
2. Finance. takeout ( def 8 ).

noun

1. the act of taking down.
2. a firearm designed to be swiftly disassembled or assembled.
3. the point of separation of two or more of the parts of a takedown firearm or other device.
4. Informal. the act of being humbled.
5. Wrestling. a move or series of maneuvers that succeeds in bringing a standing opponent down onto the mat.
6. Finance. takeout ( def 5 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of takedown¹

First recorded in 1890–95; adj., noun use of verb phrase take down

Example Sentences

Large pockets of the crowd carrying Croatia flags in support of Miocic roared "Stipe, Stipe" in the early moments, but Jones silenced them with an early takedown.

From BBC

"As a result, we resolve over 99% of takedown requests within just a few days, which is faster than the industry average."

From BBC

The first round was action-packed, as Cyborg landed two takedowns either side of a vicious head kick.

From BBC

A spotlight shines on two glistening bodies facing off on the wrestling mat, each scantily clad and grappling to subdue the other in a takedown.

From Los Angeles Times

Someone recently found her number online and called to say he planned to bury her in Springfield, Ohio — she had posted a takedown of JD Vance’s unfounded claims about Haitian immigrants there.

From Los Angeles Times

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