Wrestling Glossary

noun a wrestling move or technique in which one person brings another to the ground typically by grabbing hold of their legs or torso

adjective used to describe something that is designed to bring someone or something down or defeat them

• The police executed a successful takedown of the criminal organization.
• Did you see that epic takedown in the wrestling match last night?
• I heard he got into a takedown with his ex-girlfriend at the party.
• The CEO's decision to cut costs was a takedown of the company's bloated expenses.