takedown (Noun) — (amateur wrestling) being brought to the mat from a standing position. ex. "a takedown counts two points"
takedown (Noun) — A crushing remark.
takedown (Verb) — Move something down to a less high position. ex. "take down the vase from the shelf"
takedown (Verb) — Reduce in worth or character, usually verbally. ex. "She tends to take down younger women colleagues"
takedown (Verb) — Tear down so as to make flat with the ground. ex. "When a force occupies an enemy fortress, it may take down the fortifications"
takedown (Verb) — Make a written note of. ex. "she took down everything the teacher said that morning"