takedown
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for takedown, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An act of forcefully bringing someone or something down, or exposing and ending their operations.
Synonyms
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Etymology
A deverbal noun formed from the phrasal verb "take down."
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What does “takedown” mean?
The word “takedown” means an act of forcefully bringing someone or something down, or exposing and ending their operations. In plain terms, the act of forcibly bringing down or shutting down someone or something, whether in a wrestling match, a police raid, or a website removal.
How do you use “takedown” in a sentence?
Here is “takedown” used in a sentence: “Police carried out a coordinated takedown of the smuggling ring.”
What part of speech is “takedown”?
“Takedown” is a noun.
How many meanings does “takedown” have?
“Takedown” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an act of forcefully bringing someone or something down, or exposing and ending their operations.