TO PUT DOWN

To place something you have been carrying on a surface

Example: Tim was told to put the bag down in the kitchen.

TO PUT DOWN

To write something

Example: The teacher told the class toput downtheir opinions in their essays.

TO PUT DOWN

To make a first payment or a deposit on something

Example: Sasha wants toputa depositdownon the blue car.

TO PUT DOWN

To end the life of an animal because it is very sick or injured

Example:Courtney's cat was very old and sick, so the vet decided the best plan was to putthe catdown.

TO PUT DOWN

To put a baby to sleep

Example:Sophieputthe babydownand then came down for dinner.

TO PUT DOWN

To criticize someone to make them feel stupid, especially in public.

Example:Mike would alwaysputSallydownin public.