Idiom
put something down
Theme: FLIGHT
to land an aircraft.The pilot put the plane down exactly on time.I can't put down this plane in the rain.
Idiom
put something down
Theme: DEATH - KILLING
to take the life of an animal, such as a pet that is suffering. (This is usually done by a veterinarian.)We had to put our dog down. She was suffering so.It's very difficult to put down one's pet.
Idiom
put something down
Theme: CONTROL
to repress or (figuratively) crush something.The army was called to put down the rebellion.The police used tear gas to put the riot down.
Idiom
put something down
Theme: COMMUNICATION - WRITTEN
to write something down.I’II give you the address. Please put it down.I'll put down the address in my address book.