jot down
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle down
Meanings
Quickly scribble a short note
Why “down”? Information is fixed in words, on paper or in a recording.
“Let me jot down a few ideas.”
“She jotted down the room number.”
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get down
Same down pattern: writing
Descend or lower yourself; Depress someone emotionally; Capture in writing or recording; Swallow food, drink, or medicine, especially with difficulty; Begin to focus seriously on a task
lay down
Same down pattern: writing
Put something carefully onto a flat surface; State a rule or principle clearly; Sacrifice or give up something, especially one's life
note down
Same down pattern: writing
Write something down so you remember it
put down
Same down pattern: writing
Place on a surface; Insult or belittle someone; Euthanize an animal; Commit to writing
set down
Same down pattern: writing
Formally record in writing
take down
Same down pattern: writing
Remove something from a higher position; Write notes quickly; Defeat someone or remove something from operation
write down
Same down pattern: writing
Record information on paper so it can be remembered
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