Question

put down

Accepted Answer

1 to lower (one's hand etc): The teacher asked the pupil to put his hand down.2 to place on the floor or other surface,out of one's hands:Put that knife down immediately! 3 to subdue (a rebellion etc):The revolt was quickly put down.4 to humiliate or snub:She is always putting her husband down.5 to kill (an animal) painlessly when it is old or very ill:The dog was getting deaf and blind so we had it put down.The poor cat was in pain and had to be put down.

Put Hand Lower One's Teacher Asked Pupil Down.2