Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

takedown

noun

/ˈteɪkˌdaʊn/

Definition

A takedown is an action taken to remove or defeat someone or something, often used in a strategic or forceful manner.

Examples

The wrestler executed a perfect takedown, pinning his opponent to the mat.
The company issued a takedown request to remove unauthorized images from a website.
After the dispute, the police conducted a takedown of the illegal operation.

Meaning

In various contexts, a takedown can refer to the physical act of taking someone to the ground, as in wrestling or martial arts, or the process of removing content from the internet, such as a takedown notice issued to a website.