Suchen
to let down
[phrase form: let]
01
enttäuschen
to make someone disappointed by not meeting their expectations
Transitive: to let down sb
Example
The politician 's empty promises and lack of action let down the voters who had placed their trust in them.
The traveler felt let down by the lack of cultural experiences and authentic interactions during their vacation.
The speaker 's uninspiring presentation let down the audience, who had gathered with anticipation for an engaging and informative event.
02
absetzen, herunterlassen
to lower something that was previously raised or suspended
Transitive: to let down sth
Example
The pilot gradually let down the airplane, preparing for a smooth landing on the runway.
The construction worker let down the scaffolding, completing the repair work on the building 's exterior.
The balloonist let down the anchor rope, securing the hot air balloon to the ground.
03
längeren, herablassen
to lengthen a piece of clothing, such as pants or a dress, by releasing or lowering the hem or seams
Transitive: to let down a piece of clothing
Example
The seamstress let down the seams of the dress to accommodate my daughter 's growth spurt.
The seamstress let down the hem of the dress, allowing it to flow gracefully to the floor.
The designer let down the sleeves of the blouse, creating a more relaxed and comfortable fit.
04
enttäuschen, hindern
to hinder someone or something's ability to achieve their full potential or perform to their best capabilities
Transitive: to let down sb
05
die Luft ablassen, entlüften
to intentionally remove air from something that was previously inflated
Transitive: to let down something inflatable
Example
The vandal let down the inflatable bouncy castle at the children 's party, ruining the fun for everyone.
The kids let down the tires on my car, rendering it immobile.
The hiker let down a small amount of air from their inflatable mattress to make it more comfortable for sleeping.
Beispiel
The politician's empty promises and lack of action let down the voters who had placed their trust in them.
The traveler felt let down by the lack of cultural experiences and authentic interactions during their vacation.
The speaker's uninspiring presentation let down the audience, who had gathered with anticipation for an engaging and informative event.
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