v. 1. To write or record (what is said). I will tell you how to get to the place; you had better take it down. 2. To pull to pieces; take apart. It will be a big job to take that tree down. In the evening the campers put up a tent, and the next morning they took it down. 3. informal To reduce the pride or spirit of; humble. Bob thought he was a good wrestler, but Henry took him down.
Synonym: TAKE DOWN A NOTCH.