'Godown' is used in certain regions, so be sure it's understood where you speak.

Regional Usage

Think of 'godown' as a place for bulk goods, often in a port area.

Physical Location

Don't confuse 'godown' with 'go down' as in heading downstairs; they are different.

Use 'godown' as a verb when dealing with storing many items, not just one or two.

Use the verb to indicate that goods are temporarily stored before further steps.

The verb form is not common and is specific to logistics and warehousing contexts.