let down

phrasal verb emotion action

The phrase "let down" can describe emotional disappointment or the physical act of lowering something.

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Definition

B2Interpersonal

(common)To cause someone to feel disappointed by not meeting their expectations.

Example

I promised I would help, and I don't want to let you down.
She felt let down when her friends canceled their plans.

B1Physical Action

(common)To move something from a higher position to a lower one.

Example

He let down the rope for them to climb up.
The pilot let down the landing gear as the plane approached the runway.

B2Effort and Intensity

(informal)To reduce the level of effort or intensity.

Example

We can't let down now; we're almost at the finish line.
After the exam, he finally let down and relaxed.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "let down":

put down let out let off cast down bring down come down let go throw down get down make down drop behind turn down set down send down take down a notch pull down let loose drop down go down drop the ball fall down run down drop off let oneself go drop in drop back lay down talk down cry down bring down on back down dress down break down cut loose light down call down comb down water down come undone fall through take down keep down come down to loose off wind down drop into fall to ease up broken down come down on get down on fall down on blow down live down look down lower the boom climb down step down drag down weigh down blow off knock down throw off fall behind fall out move down fall off down to put out let slide let on beat down loosen up slacken off