Phrasal Verb - putting down
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.Definition
- To cause someone or something to stop being active or existent, especially in a gentle or kind way.
- To express disagreement or disapproval, often in a forceful or emphatic way.
- To shoot an animal, especially a large game animal, from a close range with a gun.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | She put down her book when she heard the baby crying. |
| 2 | He put down his foot and refused to accept any more excuses. |
| 3 | The teacher put down the misbehaving student in front of the class. |
| 4 | After a long debate, the committee finally put down their differences and came to a decision. |
| 5 | The hunter put down the deer with a single shot. |
| 6 | The soldiers were ordered to put down their weapons and surrender. |
| 7 | The dog put down a squirrel it had caught. |
| 8 | The doctor put down the instrument after completing the surgery. |
| 9 | The manager put down the new project idea due to lack of resources. |
| 10 | The fire department put down the fire that had broken out in the warehouse. |