Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see put, down. / (idiomatic) To insult, belittle, or demean. / (of money as deposit) To pay. / To halt, eliminate, stop, or squelch, often by force.

Alternative spelling of put-down

A terminal degree similar to an Ed.D. or a Ph.D., but with a focus on content speciality; it may be conferred as a prestigious honorary doctorate with the added designation of "honoris causa". Commonly abbreviated DA.

A terminal degree intended for musicians who wish to combine the highest attainments in their major area with proven accomplishment in theoretical studies and musicology.

The official currency of the United States.

(sewing) On a sewing machine, the toothed mechanism that uses a forward, down, back, and up motion against the presser foot to advance the fabric through the machine evenly.

The symbol $, used to indicate a price in dollars.

(idiomatic) To refuse, decline, or deny. / (idiomatic) To reduce the power, etc. of something by means of a control, such as the volume, heat, or light.

A disorder of vision in which a single object is seen as two.

(espionage) A spy who pretends to work for one side, when they are actually working for or passing information to the other.