Put down
verb
To place something or someone on a surface gently.
She put down the book on the table.
Often appears as...
- put down the phone
- put down the cup
verb
To insult or belittle someone.
He put her down in front of everyone at the party.
Often appears as...
- put someone/something down
- put down for
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To end the life of a sick or old animal humanely.
The vet said the kindest thing would be to put the dog down.
Often appears as...
- put an animal down
- put down mercifully
Usage tips
Negative
verb
To suppress or end something such as a rebellion or protest.
The government was quick to put down the uprising.
Often appears as...
- put down a rebellion
- put down an uprising
Usage tips
Negative
verb
To stop holding or carrying something.
He put down his luggage and gave her a big hug.
Often appears as...
- put down luggage
- put down a load
verb
To make a note or write something.
He put down his thoughts in his diary every night.
Often appears as...
- put down thoughts
- put down notes
verb
To place something or someone on a surface gently.
She put down the book on the table.
Often appears as...
- put down the phone
- put down the cup
verb
To insult or belittle someone.
He put her down in front of everyone at the party.
Often appears as...
- put someone/something down
- put down for
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To end the life of a sick or old animal humanely.
The vet said the kindest thing would be to put the dog down.
Often appears as...
- put an animal down
- put down mercifully
Usage tips
Negative
verb
To suppress or end something such as a rebellion or protest.
The government was quick to put down the uprising.
Often appears as...
- put down a rebellion
- put down an uprising
Usage tips
Negative
verb
To stop holding or carrying something.
He put down his luggage and gave her a big hug.
Often appears as...
- put down luggage
- put down a load
verb
To make a note or write something.
He put down his thoughts in his diary every night.
Often appears as...
- put down thoughts
- put down notes
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/1Gentle action
Used when the action of placing is done with care, not roughly or carelessly.
Please put down the vase carefully to avoid breaking it.
Pro Tip 1/1Gentle action
Used when the action of placing is done with care, not roughly or carelessly.
Please put down the vase carefully to avoid breaking it.
Pro Tip 1/1Gentle action
Used when the action of placing is done with care, not roughly or carelessly.
Please put down the vase carefully to avoid breaking it.
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