set down
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle down
Meanings
Formally record in writing
Why “down”? Information is fixed in words, on paper or in a recording.
“The rules are set down in the contract.”
“The policy is set down in law.”
Don't confuse with
Set down means formally record in writing. Set up means establish or arrange.
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“The rules are set down in the contract.” What does it mean?
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
set up
A contrast learners often mix up
Establish or arrange
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
jot down
Same down pattern: writing
Quickly scribble a short note
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
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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