write down
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle down
Meanings
Record information on paper so it can be remembered
Why “down”? Information is fixed in words, on paper or in a recording.
“Leo wrote down the shop opening times while he and Maya planned at the shopping centre cafe.”
“Leo wrote down the parcel number at the shop counter.”
“Write down the code before you close the page.”
“Write down your address here.”
“Maya wrote down the three jobs the team chose in the office meeting.”
Don't confuse with
Write down means record information on paper so it can be remembered. Write up means write a full or formal account of something.
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write up
A contrast learners often mix up
Write a full or formal account of something
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
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
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