lets, let, letting
to let down
phrasal verbC
Lower something or someone to a lower position
- 1He let down the rope for her to climb.
- 2The mechanic let the car down from the lift.
When you move a thing or a person from a high place to a lower place slowly and carefully, you are doing this action. For example, if you help a child climb down from a chair by holding their hands and bringing them down, you are doing this.
When using "let down" in this way, you often hear it when people lower things on a rope, like letting down a bucket into a well to get water.
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in a medical facility
Helping a Patient
Mark
Jessica, can you help me with the patient?
Jessica
Sure, what do you need?
Mark
We need to let down the bed so he can rest comfortably.
Jessica
Got it, I'll adjust the bed now.
in the library
Reaching for the Bookshelf
Jessica
John, could you help me with this book on the top shelf?
John
Sure, let me let down the ladder for you.
Jessica
Thanks, I couldn't reach it on my own.
John
No problem, happy to help!
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Similar to "to let down":
- 1lower
- 2descend
