takedown

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈteɪkdaʊn/

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Noun

Singular takedown

Plural takedowns

1. (countable) (slang) A takedown is the arrest of a suspect by the police.
2. (countable) (martial arts) A takedown is an act of bringing your opponent to the ground.
3. (countable) (Internet) A takedown is the enforced removal of content from a website.