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dot down

C1 informal separable transitive
In simple words

To write a quick note so you don't forget something.

Literal meaning: To place a small dot or mark on paper — i.e., to write something briefly.

Meanings

1 C1 informal

To write something briefly and quickly in order not to forget it.

"Dot down your email address and I'll send you the details later."

Grammar: separable
Usage notes

Relatively uncommon. Less standard than 'jot down'. May be used by analogy with 'jot down', treating 'dot' as marking a small point. Mostly British informal usage.

Commonly used with

number address idea note detail name

Forms

Base
dot down
I/you/we/they
3rd person
dots down
he/she/it
Past simple
doted down
yesterday
Past participle
doted down
have + pp
-ing form
doting down
continuous

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