take down
verb- To remove something from a wall or similar vertical surface to which it is fixed. · He took down the picture and replaced it with the framed photograph.
- To remove something from a hanging position. · We need to take down the curtains to be cleaned.
- To remove something from a website. · We must take this fake news item down today.
- To write down as a note, especially to record something spoken. · If you have a pen, you can take down my phone number.
- To remove a temporary structure such as scaffolding. · When everything else is packed, we can take down the tent.
- To lower an item of clothing without removing it. · The doctor asked me to take down my trousers.
- To arrest someone or to place them in detention. · You have been found guilty. Take the prisoner down.· We've got enough evidence now to take McFee down.
- To swallow. · I took down the medicine and soon felt better.
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