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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