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Opposite of to raise and place in an upright or perpendicular position
“Lay the poles beside each other, with the small ends 2 feet apart and the large ends 3 feet apart.”
Opposite of to put up by the fitting together of materials or parts
“I thought we would have to dismantle the wall one piece at a time, being careful not to disturb important structural elements.”
Opposite of to form or establish something
“Regardless of the procurement system in use, the lack of railway cars to move wood delivered to rail yards will quickly shut all operations.”
Opposite of to place or position in a given place or location
“Students petitioned the art museum to remove a sculpture of a sleepwalking man because it was controversial.”
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