takedown
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈteɪkˌdaʊn/
KK: /ˈteɪkˌdaʊn/
adjective
Definition
Able to be taken apart or disassembled easily.
Example
The takedown model of the rifle makes it convenient for transport.
Conversation
I just bought a new takedown bicycle for traveling.
That sounds cool! What does it look like?
It's really sleek and can fit in the trunk of my car.
Nice! That will make it so much easier to transport.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
portable
removable
disassemblable
Antonyms
permanent
fixed
stable
noun
Definition
A move in wrestling or martial arts where a standing opponent is brought down to the ground, or an act of humiliating someone.
Example
The wrestler executed a perfect takedown to win the match.
Conversation
Did you see that amazing takedown in the match last night?
Yeah, it was incredible! The way he executed it was perfect.
I can't believe how fast he managed to get his opponent on the floor.
Root Explanation
Takedown → It is formed from "take" (from Old English "tacan", meaning to seize or grasp) and "down" (meaning from a higher to a lower position). The word "takedown" refers to the act of seizing or bringing someone down, often used in contexts like wrestling or law enforcement.
Memory Tip
Imagine the action of 'seizing' ('take') someone and bringing them 'down' — that's what a takedown means.
Visually Confused Words
shakedown