take something down
idiomPart oftake-down
take something down — idiom
1. to remove an object that is attached to a wall or ceiling, or to separate a temp
1.idiom
Definition
to remove an object that is attached to a wall or ceiling, or to separate a temporary structure into pieces
Example
Chie took the mirror down from the wall so she could paint behind it.
The team took down the decorations after the New Year party ended.
2. to write a record of words that someone speaks at that moment
2.idiom
Definition
to write a record of words that someone speaks at that moment
Example
A translator took down the ambassador's speech and typed it for the records.
Theo took down the interviewer's questions on a piece of scrap paper.