put down

Definition (verb): cause to sit or seat or be in a settled position or place

Example: set down your bags here

Definition (verb): put in a horizontal position

Example: lay the books on the table

Definition (verb): put in a horizontal position

Example: lay the patient carefully onto the bed

Definition (verb): cause to come to the ground

Example: the pilot managed to land the airplane safely

Definition (verb): reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

Example: She tends to put down younger women colleagues

Definition (verb): reduce in worth or character, usually verbally

Example: His critics took him down after the lecture

Definition (verb): remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave

Example: unload the cargo

Definition (verb): remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave

Example: drop off the passengers at the hotel

Definition (verb): put (an animal) to death

Example: The customs agents destroyed the dog that was found to be rabid

Definition (verb): put (an animal) to death

Example: the sick cat had to be put down

Definition (verb): put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.

Definition (verb): make a record of; set down in permanent form