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to let down
[phrase form: let]
01
decepcionar, desapontar
to make someone disappointed by not meeting their expectations
Transitive: to let down sb
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.
The politician 's empty promises and lack of action let down the voters who had placed their trust in them.
As promessas vazias e a falta de ação do político decepcionaram os eleitores que depositaram sua confiança nele.
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.
The pilot gradually let down the airplane, preparing for a smooth landing on the runway.
O piloto gradualmente baixou o avião, preparando-se para um pouso suave na pista.
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.
The seamstress let down the hem of the dress, allowing it to flow gracefully to the floor.
A costureira baixou a bainha do vestido, permitindo que ele fluísse graciosamente até o chão.
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The company's outdated technology is letting them down in the competitive market.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.
The athlete's lack of stamina in the final stretch of the race let them down, preventing them from securing a victory.
A falta de resistência do atleta no trecho final da corrida os decepcionou, impedindo-os de garantir uma vitória.
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.
The vandal let down the inflatable bouncy castle at the children's party, ruining the fun for everyone.
O vândalo esvaziou o castelo inflável na festa das crianças, estragando a diversão para todos.
