Let down

verb

Word Frequency: 1.4

Definitions

1.verbTo allow to descend.

"They let down the rope and I fastened it to the basket."

2.verbTo disappoint; to betray or fail somebody

"I promised him I would meet him there, and I will not let him down."

3.verb(of clothing) To lengthen by undoing and resewing a hem.

4.verbTo reduce one's level of effort.

5.verbTo soften in tempering.

"to let down tools or cutlery"

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