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UK//pʊt daʊn jʊər ɡʌnz//US//pʊt daʊn jʊr ɡʌnz//

Meaning of Put down your guns

A command to stop using or lower weapons.

In simple words: Stop using your guns.

Put down your guns in a sentence

  • During the negotiation, the officer ordered, 'Put down your guns.'
  • In a moment of tension, she shouted, 'Put down your guns!' to defuse the situation.
  • The commander insisted, 'Put down your guns and talk this over peacefully.'
  • 'Put down your guns!' echoed through the training grounds as the instructor demonstrated safety.
  • After hours of standoff, finally someone said, 'It's time to put down your guns.'

How to use Put down your guns

Used in serious situations, often during conflicts or arguments. Not typically used in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

standalone command

Memory hint

Imagine someone dropping their guns onto the ground to show they don't want to fight.

Related words

Collocations with Put down your guns

  • put down your weapon
  • put down the firearm
  • put down the sword

Synonyms for Put down your guns

  • cease fire
  • lower arms
  • surrender weapons
  • disarm
  • lay down arms

Common mistakes with Put down your guns

  • Confused with 'put up your guns' which means to prepare for a fight.
  • Using 'put down' in a playful context, which may not capture the seriousness.
  • Forgetting the context of safety and violence when using this phrase.

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Frequently asked questions about Put down your guns

What does Put down your guns mean?

Stop using your guns.

What is the definition of Put down your guns?

A command to stop using or lower weapons.

How do you use Put down your guns in a sentence?

During the negotiation, the officer ordered, 'Put down your guns.'

Can you give another example of Put down your guns?

In a moment of tension, she shouted, 'Put down your guns!' to defuse the situation.

What are synonyms for Put down your guns?

Common alternatives include cease fire, lower arms, surrender weapons, disarm, lay down arms.

What words go with Put down your guns?

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

What are common mistakes when using Put down your guns?

Confused with 'put up your guns' which means to prepare for a fight. Using 'put down' in a playful context, which may not capture the seriousness. Forgetting the context of safety and violence when using this phrase.

How do you pronounce Put down your guns?

US: //pʊt daʊn jʊr ɡʌnz//, UK: //pʊt daʊn jʊər ɡʌnz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Put down your guns?

Used in serious situations, often during conflicts or arguments. Not typically used in casual conversation.