American Dictionary
Definition put down in American English
put down phrasal verb
phrasal verbto put someone or something onto a surface, especially the floor
to criticize someone, especially when other people are present, in a way that makes them feel stupid
He's always trying to put me down.
to criticize yourself so that people think that you are less good, intelligent, etc. than you really are
Stop putting yourself down. You're a very intelligent woman.
I put my name down on the list.
used for saying that you think a book is so interesting or exciting that you cannot stop reading it
She put the phone down and turned to me with a worried expression.
to end a telephone conversation with someone before they have finished speaking
