#1 set down v. put down in writing; of texts, musical compositions, etc.. wn #2 set down v. reach or come to rest; "The bird landed on the highest branch"; "The plane landed in Istanbul". wn #3 set down v. put or settle into a position; "The hotel was set down at the bottom of the valley". wn #4 set down v. cause to sit or seat or be in a settled position or place; "set down your bags here". wn #5 set down v. go ashore; "The passengers disembarked at Southampton". wn