Meaning of the word "put down" in English

What does "put down" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

put down

US /pʊt daʊn/

UK /pʊt daʊn/

Phrasal Verb

to place something on a surface or on the ground

Example:

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Please put down your bags here.

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He carefully put down the fragile vase.

Synonym:

place set down lay down

Synonym:

pick up lift up

to criticize someone or something in a way that makes them feel foolish or unimportant

Example:

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Don't let anyone put you down.

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He's always putting down his colleagues.

Synonym:

criticize belittle disparage denigrate deride

Synonym:

praise compliment encourage

to kill an animal, especially because it is old, ill, or dangerous

Example:

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The vet had to put down the injured dog.

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It's always sad when you have to put down a pet.

Synonym:

euthanize cull destroy

to write something down; to record something

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Did you put down all the details in your notebook?

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I need to put down my thoughts before I forget them.

Synonym:

write down note down record

to suppress or stop something by force

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The government quickly put down the rebellion.

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They managed to put down the riot before it spread.

Synonym:

suppress quash crush subdue

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