Phrasal Verbs

take down (1)

This page is about the phrasal verb take down (1)

Meaning

If you take down a large structure, you dismantle it, or separate it into the parts from which it was assembled.

Synonym

dismantle

For example

  • take down sth Taking down the tent was much easier than putting it up.

  • take sth down The local council has ordered us to take our billboard down.

Nouns often used as objects with take down (1): tent, scaffolding, billboard, fence, awning, sign, net

Quick Quiz

The workers will take the scaffolding down

a. after they've finished the building

b. before they start building

c. while they're using it
a) after they've finished the building b) before they start building c) while they're using it

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Contributor: Matt Errey