The Open Dictionary

put something/someone down

Related to word: put

Phrasal Verb

Definition (placement)

  1. B1

    to place an item you are holding onto a surface or to stop holding a person

    • I put the book down to take a break before reading again.

    • Please put down the box; we will move it tomorrow.

    • He was tired, so he put the child down to let them play.

Definition (record)

  1. B2

    to record someone's name on a list or document, typically to include them in an event

    • I put his name down on the list.

    • You need to put your name down on the registration form.

    • The teacher asked the students to put down their choices.