Definition
拿下 is a colloquial resultative verb that literally means 'to take down' or 'to capture', but extends to winning or securing something through effort—like sealing a deal, winning a match, or apprehending a suspect. It's more vivid and informal than 逮捕 or 获得, and can be used in both physical and figurative contexts.
r.v.
to captureto arrest (a person)to secureto win (a prize, contract, or victory)
Examples
- 拿下。Jǐngfāng zhōngyú zài jīchǎng ná xià le nà ge tōngjīfàn.The police finally arrested the wanted criminal at the airport.
- ，拿下。Tāmen tuánduì quánlì yǐfù, zǒngsuàn ná xià le zhège dà xiàngmù.Their team went all out and finally secured this big project.
- ，拿下。Zhè cháng juésài hěn jiānnán, dàn tāmen háishì ná xià le.This final match was tough, but they still pulled it off.
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