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Let Down (Verb)

Meaning 1

Move something or somebody to a lower position; "take down the vase from the shelf".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

  • The firefighters formed a human chain to let down the rescued child safely from the burning building.
  • Carefully let down the tray holding the priceless artifacts to avoid any damage.
  • They had to let down the broken boat engine into the repair shed to access it more easily.
  • Let down the dog on a leash so it doesn't run away in the crowded park.
  • To give her a better view, the mother let down the window of the car so that the child could see outside.

Synonyms

  • Lower
  • Take Down
  • Get Down
  • Bring Down

Hypernyms

  • Displace
  • Move

Hyponyms

  • Depress
  • Reef
  • Dip
  • Incline

Meaning 2

Fail to meet the hopes or expectations of; "Her boyfriend let her down when he did not propose marriage".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Examples

  • The store's poor customer service let down its customers who were expecting a lot more.
  • The team let down their fans by losing the championship game in the final minute.
  • Her parents let her down by not attending her graduation ceremony.
  • When he missed their anniversary dinner, she felt he let her down once again.
  • After years of loyalty, the company let down its long-time employees with mass layoffs.

Synonyms

  • Disappoint

Hypernyms

  • Thwart
  • Cross
  • Frustrate
  • Baffle
  • Spoil
  • Foil
  • Bilk
  • Scotch

Hyponyms

  • Fail
  • Fall Short
  • Disenchant

Related Words

  • Letdown (noun)
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