Write down
phrasal verb
To note something on a piece of paper.
Can you write down the directions to your house?
Often appears as...
- write down the address
- write down the details
phrasal verb
To lower the stated value of an asset.
The company had to write down $20 million in inventory value.
Often appears as...
- write down investments
- write down assets
Usage tips
Technical
phrasal verb
To reduce the recorded amount of a debt.
The bank decided to write down the loan as a bad debt.
Often appears as...
- write down debt
- write down loan
Usage tips
Technical
phrasal verb
To note something on a piece of paper.
Can you write down the directions to your house?
Often appears as...
- write down the address
- write down the details
phrasal verb
To lower the stated value of an asset.
The company had to write down $20 million in inventory value.
Often appears as...
- write down investments
- write down assets
Usage tips
Technical
phrasal verb
To reduce the recorded amount of a debt.
The bank decided to write down the loan as a bad debt.
Often appears as...
- write down debt
- write down loan
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Action Required
Use 'write down' when you want someone to remember by recording it.
Please write down the meeting minutes.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Activity
'Write down' implies using a pen and paper or typing, not just memorizing.
Write down your password somewhere safe.
Pro Tip 3/3Attention to Detail
Emphasizes the importance of capturing everything accurately.
I need you to write down every word he says.
Pro Tip 1/3Action Required
Use 'write down' when you want someone to remember by recording it.
Please write down the meeting minutes.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Activity
'Write down' implies using a pen and paper or typing, not just memorizing.
Write down your password somewhere safe.
Pro Tip 3/3Attention to Detail
Emphasizes the importance of capturing everything accurately.
I need you to write down every word he says.
Pro Tip 1/3Action Required
Use 'write down' when you want someone to remember by recording it.
Please write down the meeting minutes.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Activity
'Write down' implies using a pen and paper or typing, not just memorizing.
Write down your password somewhere safe.
Pro Tip 3/3Attention to Detail
Emphasizes the importance of capturing everything accurately.
I need you to write down every word he says.
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