put down
Third Person
puts down
Present Participle
putting down
Past Tense
put down
Past Participle
put down
1
to stop carrying something by putting it on the ground
transitive
- As soon as I entered the room, I put down my umbrella.
- At the end of the meeting, everyone put down their pens and closed their notebooks.
- He put down his suitcase and rushed to greet his family.
- Please put down your backpack before you hurt yourself.
- They put down their instruments after the concert was over.
2
to mercifully end the life of a sick or elderly animal to prevent further suffering
transitive
- Due to its severe injuries, they had to put the horse down.
- She tearfully made the decision to put her aging dog down.
- The vet recommended that they put the cat down to spare it from more pain.
- When the farm animal became too ill to recover, they had to put it down.
- Seeing the wild animal suffer from a grievous wound, the ranger decided to put it down.
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3
to land an aircraft, especially in case of emergency
- Due to engine trouble, the pilot had to put down on a remote airstrip.
- The helicopter had a mechanical issue and had to put down in an open field.
- Sensing a problem with the landing gear, the pilot decided to put down immediately.
- With limited visibility in the storm, they had to put down at the nearest airport.
- The aircraft put down safely after the bird strike.
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4
to write and record information, like in books or documents
transitive
- The students were asked to put down their observations in the science experiment log.
- The project manager encouraged team members to put down their contributions in the collaborative document.
- The author aimed to put down the entire plot of the novel in the first draft.
- It's crucial to put down the key facts in the summary for easy reference.
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to gently place a baby in a crib or bed for sleep or rest
transitive
- After the baby finished her bottle, she quietly put her down in the crib.
- I'll feed the baby, and you can put him down afterward.
- He always sings a lullaby when he puts the baby down for a nap
- As part of their bedtime routine, they read a story before putting the twins down.
- Every night at 7 PM, they put their son down to ensure he gets enough rest.
6
to decrease prices, taxes, or other amounts
transitive
- To boost sales, they've put their subscription rates down.
- The government promises to put down taxes next year.
- Due to an overstock, they've put down all their winter clothing prices.
- After receiving a large shipment, the store put down the prices of electronic gadgets.
- They put down the interest rates in an attempt to stimulate the economy.
7
to stop and let someone exit a vehicle at a specific location
transitive
- He put the kids down at school before heading to work.
- The taxi driver put the passenger down in front of the hotel.
- The tour bus puts down sightseers at key landmarks for exploration.
- The shared ride service puts down multiple passengers throughout the city.
- The driver put down passengers at various stops along the route.
8
to lessen the value or esteem of something or someone, often through spoken words or criticism
transitive
- The parenting workshop emphasized building confidence in children rather than putting them down.
- The mentor advised against putting down colleagues in professional settings.
- Instead of putting him down, offer guidance on how to enhance his skills.
- The coach addressed the team, careful not to put down any player but emphasizing areas for improvement.
- It's essential not to put down individuals for their mistakes but to encourage improvement.
9
to end a telephone conversation by placing the receiver back on the telephone base
transitive
- After an emotional conversation, she slowly put down the phone, deep in thought.
- The interviewer put down the phone and made notes after the candidate's responses.
- The customer put down the phone after expressing gratitude for the assistance.
- The manager calmly put down the phone, knowing the issue would be resolved later.
- The teenager put down the phone in frustration after a disagreement with a friend.
10
to register someone for a particular purpose, such as an event, task, appointment, or opportunity
transitive
- Members of the fitness class were automatically put down for the upcoming workout sessions.
- The automated system put down participants for the webinar upon completing the registration process.
- The organization policy ensured that everyone was put down for mandatory safety training.
- Employees were excited to be put down for the company retreat without having to sign up.
11
to use force to suppress or stop a protest
transitive
- The military was called in to put down the insurgency and restore stability.
- The president declared a state of emergency to put down the growing rebellion.
- The international community condemned the government's decision to put down the peaceful protest.
- The riot police worked to put the violent demonstration down and restore order.
- The government decided to put the rebellion down with a show of military force.
12
to make a payment toward the purchase or reservation of something with the intention of paying the remainder later
transitive
- The student put down a payment for the semester's tuition to confirm enrollment.
- To secure their spot, participants needed to put down a fee for the workshop.
- The event planner put down money to secure the venue for the corporate gathering.
- The couple put down a down payment on the furniture they wanted to finance.
- The real estate agent explained the need to put down earnest money when making an offer.
13
to place something or someone gently in a sitting position
transitive
- She put the sleepy cat down on its favorite cushion.
- He put the baby down in the crib for a nap.
- Let's put the elderly patient down in the comfortable chair.
- Please put the toddler down on the playmat.
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14
to stop reading or listening to something, such as a book or music
transitive
- Despite the gripping storyline, she had to put down the novel to attend to urgent tasks.
- The student was engrossed in the essay and didn't want to put it down until it was complete.
- The audiobook was so captivating that she couldn't bring herself to put it down.
- The professor asked the class to put down their textbooks and engage in a group discussion.
15
to drink, typically alcohol
- He put down a beer before heading to the party.
- She is putting down shots with her friends.
- They have put down a few drinks at the bar.
- He will put down another glass of wine later.
- We were putting down drinks while chatting in the backyard.