set down meaning and definition

SET DOWN verb

Definition of set down (verb)

1. put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.
   • synonyms: get down, put down, write 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: place down, put down
5. go ashore
   • "The passengers disembarked at Southampton"
   • synonyms: debark, disembark
   • antonym: embark
6. leave or unload
   • "unload the cargo"; "drop off the passengers at the hotel"
   • synonyms: discharge, drop, drop off, put down, unload