Meaning ofwrite downin English

Verb

1. to record something in writing; document
   Please write down your name and address.
   Synonyms:

   recorddocumentnotejotput in writingset downinscribetranscriberegisterlog
   Antonyms:

   erasedeleteomitignoreforget
2. to make a written note of something
   The accountant will write down the loss in the financial report.
   Synonyms:

   note downjot downput downrecordlog
   Antonyms:

   erasedeleteomitignoreforget
3. to decrease an asset's value
   She likes to write down her thoughts in a journal every day.
   Synonyms:

   depreciatereducelowerdevaluewrite-off
   Antonyms:

   increaseappreciateraiseenhanceupgrade
4. to condemn someone's actions in writing
   The editor will write down a formal complaint to the company.
   Synonyms:

   denouncecriticizecondemnreproachupbraid
   Antonyms:

   praisecommendapplaudacquitexonerate
5. to formally criticize or disapprove in a written document
   The manager will write down a warning letter to the employee.
   Synonyms:

   recorddocumentnotecensurecondemn
   Antonyms:

   praisecommendapproveendorseacclaim