Definition of 'set down'

Verb

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

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