put down

Verb

• make a record of; set down in permanent form

• put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.

• put (an animal) to death
  • The customs agents destroyed the dog that was found to be rabid
    
  • the sick cat had to be put down
    

• leave or unload
  • unload the cargo
    
  • drop off the passengers at the hotel
    

• reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
  • She tends to put down younger women colleagues
    
  • His critics took him down after the lecture
    

• cause to come to the ground
  • the pilot managed to land the airplane safely
    

• put in a horizontal position
  • lay the books on the table
    
  • lay the patient carefully onto the bed
    

• cause to sit or seat or be in a settled position or place
  • set down your bags here
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  record , enter , write down , set down , get down , destroy , drop , drop off , unload , discharge , take down , degrade , disgrace , demean , land , bring down , lay , repose , place down