Definition of set down

verb (v)

• put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc. (verb.communication)

  Synonym: get down, put down, write down
  

  source: wordnet30
• reach or come to rest (verb.motion)

  Synonym: land
  

  source: wordnet30
• put or settle into a position (verb.contact)

  Example:
  The hotel was set down at the bottom of the valley.
  

  source: wordnet30
• cause to sit or seat or be in a settled position or place (verb.contact)

  Synonym: place down, put down
  

  Example:
  Set down your bags here.
  

  source: wordnet30
• go ashore (verb.motion)

  Synonym: debark, disembark
  Antonym: embark, ship
  

  source: wordnet30
• leave or unload (verb.contact)

  Synonym: discharge, drop, drop off, put down, unload
  

  source: wordnet30

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