Recording or Establishing (Down): English Vocabulary List

to make a note of something in a hurried and informal style

"She jots down important notes quickly."

"Let me jot down your phone number so I can call you later to confirm our meeting time."

to officially state that something, such as a principle or rule must be obeyed

"Lay down the law clearly."

"The constitution lays down the fundamental rights and responsibilities of all citizens of the country."

to write something down so that it will not be forgotten

"Note down the important dates."

"Please note down the address before you forget it because we will need it later for the directions."

to hastily write something on a piece of paper without much care for neatness or detail

"Scribble down the phone number."

"The journalist scribbled down the politician's quote in his notebook as quickly as he could before the interview ended."

to write thoughts or information on paper

"Set down your ideas now."

"The author decided to set down her initial thoughts and ideas on paper before starting to write the novel."

to quickly write something in an informal or hasty manner

"Stick down the number."

"Just stick down the main points of your argument so we don't forget them."

to record something on a piece of paper by writing

"Write down your phone number."

"Please write down your contact information so I can call you if there are any changes."

to record or note something for future reference or action

"Mark down the important date."

"The store decided to mark down all winter coats by fifty percent to clear out their remaining inventory before spring arrives."

to write and record information, like in books or documents

"Please put down notes."

"The historian was able to put down a detailed account of the revolution based on primary sources."

to write information for later use

"Take down my name."

"She asked the waiter to take down her order for the delicious-looking meal."