putting down
[ˈpʊtɪŋ daʊn]
verb (gerund/present participle)
colocar para baixo; abater; reprimir; depreciar
1. placing something on a surface
He is putting down the groceries on the table.
Ele está colocando as compras sobre a mesa.
2. euthanizing an animal
The vet recommended putting down the suffering dog.
O veterinário recomendou abater o cão que sofria.
3. suppressing or ending something
The government is putting down the rebellion.
O governo está reprimindo a rebelião.
4. making derogatory remarks about someone
Stop putting down your colleague in front of others.
Pare de depreciar seu colega na frente dos outros.
5. recording or writing something
I'm putting down notes during the lecture.
Estou anotando notas durante a palestra.
NYC Slang
dissing; shutting down (in the context of insulting or belittling)
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