takedown

takedown Definition

take·down (tāk′do̵un′)

noun

the act or process of taking down, esp. of disassembling mechanically
the act of bringing an opponent in an amateur wrestling match to the mat from a standing position, a maneuver for which points are awarded
Informal humiliation

adjective

made to be easily taken apart a takedown firearm

takedown Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

procedure: They should really be going through the established takedown procedure.
notice: Consumers who contest a takedown notice stand to suffer heavily whether they win or lose.
action: Ergo everyone using it will be inconvenienced and not just the one person responsible for attracting a takedown action; my original point.

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