Letting Down (Noun)
Meaning
The act of causing something to move to a lower level.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The crane was used for the letting down of the heavy equipment into the excavation site.
- The letting down of the anchor was a slow and laborious process due to the strong currents.
- The pilot's letting down of the plane was smooth and controlled, despite the turbulent weather.
- The letting down of the stage curtains was a signal for the audience to take their seats.
- The letting down of the drawbridge was a complex operation that required careful coordination.