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put down

/pʊt daʊn/

Meaning 1

to place something on a surface

“He put down the book on the coffee table.”
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Illustration of put down: to place something on a surface

Meaning 2

euthanize an animal to relieve suffering

“They had to put down the sick dog.”
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Illustration of put down: euthanize an animal to relieve suffering

Meaning 3

to criticize or belittle someone

“He felt hurt when they put him down in public.”
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Illustration of put down: to criticize or belittle someone