Let down
/let daʊn/B1
Intermediate
1. To disappoint someone by not meeting their expectations or failing to fulfill a promise.
- He let me down when he forgot my birthday.
- They felt let down when the concert was canceled at the last minute.
2. To lower something physically, especially within a mechanical or structured context.
- You can let down the hem if the dress is too short.
- The tires let down after sitting idle for months.
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