takes, took, taken, taking
to take down
phrasal verbC
To write something on paper
- 1She took down the lecture notes quickly.
- 2Please take down his phone number.
When you hear information and you put it on paper with a pen or pencil, you are making a note of it. For example, if your teacher says a phone number and you put it in your notebook, you are saving that information by writing it down.
Doctors and nurses often take down important information about patients during appointments, so this phrase is useful in medical or professional settings.
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on the golf course
Recording the Scores
Emily
Daniel, can you take down the scores for this round?
Daniel
Sure, just let me grab my notebook.
Emily
Thanks, I always forget to bring something to write with.
Daniel
No problem, I've got it covered.
at the train platform
Jotting Down Directions
Mark
Hey Andrew, can you take down the directions to the museum?
Andrew
Sure, just tell me the details and I'll write them down.
Mark
Alright, it's Main Street, then a left on 5th Avenue.
Andrew
Got it, I've noted it all down.
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