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to let down
[phrase form: let]
01
decepcionar
to make someone disappointed by not meeting their expectations
Transitive: to let down sb
Ejemplos
The speaker 's uninspiring presentation let down the audience, who had gathered with anticipation for an engaging and informative event.
La presentación poco inspiradora del orador decepcionó a la audiencia, que se había reunido con la expectativa de un evento atractivo e informativo.
The politician 's empty promises and lack of action let down the voters who had placed their trust in them.
Las promesas vacías y la falta de acción del político decepcionaron a los votantes que habían depositado su confianza en él.
02
bajar, descender
to lower something that was previously raised or suspended
Transitive: to let down sth
Ejemplos
The crane operator carefully let the heavy load down onto the truck bed.
El operador de la grúa bajó cuidadosamente la carga pesada sobre la cama del camión.
The pilot gradually let down the airplane, preparing for a smooth landing on the runway.
El piloto bajó gradualmente el avión, preparándose para un aterrizaje suave en la pista.
03
alargar, bajar el dobladillo
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
Ejemplos
The tailor let the pants legs down, ensuring they reached the client's desired ankle length.
El sastre alargó las piernas del pantalón, asegurándose de que alcanzaran la longitud de tobillo deseada por el cliente.
The seamstress let down the hem of the dress, allowing it to flow gracefully to the floor.
La costurera alargó el dobladillo del vestido, permitiendo que fluyera con gracia hasta el suelo.
04
decepcionar, frenar
to hinder someone or something's ability to achieve their full potential or perform to their best capabilities
Transitive: to let down sb
Ejemplos
The company's outdated technology is letting them down in the competitive market.
La tecnología obsoleta de la empresa los frena en el mercado competitivo.
The athlete's lack of stamina in the final stretch of the race let them down, preventing them from securing a victory.
La falta de resistencia del atleta en el tramo final de la carrera los dejó abajo, impidiéndoles asegurar una victoria.
05
desinflar, dejar salir el aire
to intentionally remove air from something that was previously inflated
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to let down something inflatable
Ejemplos
The disgruntled employee let the air in the company's mascot costume down, disrupting the marketing campaign
El empleado descontento desinfló el traje de mascota de la empresa, interrumpiendo la campaña de marketing.
The vandal let down the inflatable bouncy castle at the children's party, ruining the fun for everyone.
El vándalo desinfló el castillo hinchable en la fiesta infantil, arruinando la diversión para todos.
