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to let down
[phrase form: let]
01
göra besviken, svika
to make someone disappointed by not meeting their expectations
Transitive: to let down sb
Exempel
The team's lackluster performance in the second half of the game let their coach down, who had faith in their abilities.
Lagets trista prestation i andra halvlek av matchen besvik deras trÀnare, som hade tro pÄ deras förmÄgor.
02
sÀnka, fira ner
to lower something that was previously raised or suspended
Transitive: to let down sth
Exempel
The construction worker let down the scaffolding, completing the repair work on the building's exterior.
Byggnadsarbetaren sÀnkte byggnadsstÀllningen och slutförde dÀrmed reparationsarbetet pÄ byggnadens utsida.
03
förlÀnga, sÀnka fÄllen
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
Exempel
The seamstress let down the seams of the dress to accommodate my daughter's growth spurt.
Sömmerskan sÀnkte sömmarna pÄ klÀnningen för att anpassa sig till min dotters tillvÀxtspurt.
04
göra besviken, hÀmma
to hinder someone or something's ability to achieve their full potential or perform to their best capabilities
Transitive: to let down sb
Exempel
The artist's self-doubt and lack of confidence let them down, preventing them from showcasing their full creative potential.
KonstnÀrens sjÀlvtvivel och brist pÄ sjÀlvförtroende svek dem, vilket förhindrade dem frÄn att visa upp sin fulla kreativa potential.
05
lÄta luften ur, tömma
to intentionally remove air from something that was previously inflated
Dialect
British
BritishTransitive: to let down something inflatable
Exempel
The kids let down the tires on my car, rendering it immobile.
Barnen tömde dÀcken pÄ min bil, vilket gjorde den orörlig.
