The Open Dictionary

put something down

Related to word: put

Phrasal Verb

Definition (device)

  1. B1

    When you put the phone down, you return the handset or receiver to its resting place when not in use.

    • After the meeting ended, he put the phone down and took a deep breath.

    • Please put the receiver down after you're done using the phone.

    • I always gently put the phone down when I finish a call.

Definition (payment)

  1. to pay a portion of the full cost with a commitment to cover the remaining amount later.

    • To secure the hotel, I need to put down a deposit.

    • He decided to put down a portion of the price as a deposit on the new vehicle.

    • Some businesses require customers to put down a deposit when placing an order.