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to let down
01
decepcionar, desapontar
to make someone disappointed by not meeting their expectations
Transitive: to let down sb
informações gramaticais
composição morfológica
frasal
verbo de ação
regular
separável
partícula
down
verbo base
let
presente
let down
3.ª pessoa do singular
lets down
particípio presente
letting down
pretérito simples
let down
particípio passado
let down
Exemplos
The speaker's uninspiring presentation let down the audience, who had gathered with anticipation for an engaging and informative event.
A apresentação pouco inspiradora do palestrante desapontou o público, que se reuniu com a expectativa de um evento envolvente e informativo.
02
baixar, descer
to lower something that was previously raised or suspended
Transitive: to let down sth
Exemplos
The crane operator carefully let the heavy load down onto the truck bed.
O operador do guindaste baixou cuidadosamente a carga pesada na carroceria do caminhão.
03
alongar, abaixar a bainha
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
Exemplos
The tailor let the pants legs down, ensuring they reached the client's desired ankle length.
O alfaiate alongou as pernas das calças, garantindo que alcançassem o comprimento desejado no tornozelo do cliente.
04
decepcionar, atrapalhar
to hinder someone or something's ability to achieve their full potential or perform to their best capabilities
Transitive: to let down sb
Exemplos
The company's outdated technology is letting them down in the competitive market.
A tecnologia obsoleta da empresa os atrasa no mercado competitivo.
05
esvaziar, deixar o ar sair
to intentionally remove air from something that was previously inflated
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to let down something inflatable
Exemplos
The disgruntled employee let the air in the company's mascot costume down, disrupting the marketing campaign
O funcionário descontente esvaziou o ar do traje de mascote da empresa, interrompendo a campanha de marketing.
