set down Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.
   get down; put down; write down.
   
2. verb reach or come to rest
   land.
   
   • The bird landed on the highest branch
   • The plane landed in Istanbul
3. verb put or settle into a position
   
   • The hotel was set down at the bottom of the valley
4. verb cause to sit or seat or be in a settled position or place
   place down; put down.
   
   • set down your bags here
5. verb go ashore
   disembark; debark.
   
   • The passengers disembarked at Southampton
6. verb leave or unload
   unload; drop off; drop; put down; discharge.
   
   • unload the cargo
   • drop off the passengers at the hotel

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