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Present participle for to fail to fulfill the hopes or expectations of
“You didn't let down your family, either. You said it yourself. You did what you felt was necessary to keep the peace.”
Present participle for to bring down or cause to descend
“The signalman must quickly let down the flag and place it on the spot from where he took it.”
Present participle for to deflate, such as by removing air from
“Sure, I'd let down the tires on his car at a convention last year, but it had just been a bit of fun.”
(of clothing) Present participle for to lengthen by undoing and resewing a hem
“If it is not possible to let down the hem, a band of fur can be added to the bottom of the coat.”
(of clothing) Present participle for to undo a hem, typically in order to resew and lengthen it
“Carefully seam rip the hem stitches from the hem to let down the hem for the extra length.”
Present participle for to be unfaithful to one's regular spouse or partner
Present participle for to deceive, disclose secrets or betray trust
Present participle for to bend or hang downwards limply
Present participle for to fail to meet someone as planned
Present participle for to fluster or disturb the composure of
Present participle for to relax or be at ease
Present participle for to renounce or back out of a prior agreement, promise, stance or statement
Present participle for to spend one's time in an aimless, idle way
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