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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.”
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.”
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) 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) 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.”
To disappoint, fall short, or leave much to be desired
To be unfaithful to one's regular spouse or partner
To deceive, disclose secrets or betray trust
To bend or hang downwards limply
To fail to meet someone as planned
To fluster or disturb the composure of
To betray someone that has one's trust
To relax or be at ease
To renounce or back out of a prior agreement, promise, stance or statement
To spend one's time in an aimless, idle way
Being disappointed by something or someone
“Maybe I was feeling let down by her. She never told me her new address.”
Rendered void or depleted, typically referring to a collapse, flattening, or puncturing
(of a person) In a state of unhappiness or despondency
An object, person or endeavor in a state of failure
A disappointing end to an exciting or impressive series of events
An act of disloyalty
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