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UK//pʊt ðə ɡʌn daʊn//US//pʊt ðə ɡʌn daʊn//

Meaning of Put the gun down

Place the gun on the ground or another surface safely.

In simple words: Stop holding the gun and place it on a surface.

Put the gun down in a sentence

  • The officer yelled, 'Put the gun down!' to the robber.
  • 'Please, just put the gun down; we can talk about this!', she begged.
  • In a moment of panic, he was instructed to put the gun down carefully.
  • He hesitated but ultimately decided to put the gun down.
  • The therapist advised him to put the gun down and seek help instead.

How to use Put the gun down

Use in urgent situations where someone is holding a weapon. Generally informal and used in threatening contexts. Avoid in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

put + object + down

Memory hint

Imagine a police officer shouting 'Put the gun down!' to remember the urgency.

Related words

Collocations with Put the gun down

  • put down the weapon
  • put down your arms
  • put down the firearm

Synonyms for Put the gun down

Common mistakes with Put the gun down

  • Using 'put' without specifying an object.
  • Confusing with 'put down' which can mean to criticize.
  • Incorrectly using 'down' in a different position in the sentence.

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Frequently asked questions about Put the gun down

What does Put the gun down mean?

Stop holding the gun and place it on a surface.

What is the definition of Put the gun down?

Place the gun on the ground or another surface safely.

How do you use Put the gun down in a sentence?

The officer yelled, 'Put the gun down!' to the robber.

Can you give another example of Put the gun down?

'Please, just put the gun down; we can talk about this!', she begged.

What are synonyms for Put the gun down?

Common alternatives include place the gun down, drop the gun, set the gun down.

What words go with Put the gun down?

It commonly pairs with put down the weapon, put down your arms, put down the firearm.

What are common mistakes when using Put the gun down?

Using 'put' without specifying an object. Confusing with 'put down' which can mean to criticize. Incorrectly using 'down' in a different position in the sentence.

How do you pronounce Put the gun down?

US: //pʊt ðə ɡʌn daʊn//, UK: //pʊt ðə ɡʌn daʊn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Put the gun down?

Use in urgent situations where someone is holding a weapon. Generally informal and used in threatening contexts. Avoid in casual conversations.