take down

take down  {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.

Syn.: TAKE DOWN A NOTCH.