let down meaning

let down as a verb

1. move something or somebody to a lower position
   • take down the vase from the shelf

   Synonyms: lower, take down, get down, bring down

   Type of: move

   Kinds: reef, depress, dip, incline

2. fail to meet the hopes or expectations of
   • Her boyfriend let her down when he did not propose marriage

   Synonyms: disappoint

   Type of: thwart

   Kinds: fail, fall short, disenchant

   Related forms: letdown

let down in a sentence

• The author let down a lot of her fans with her transphobia.
• You won't be let down if you read the entire book.
• I let down the rope.
• Rapunzel, Rapunzel, let down your long hair.
• Don't let down your guard.

How to pronounce let down

let down is pronounced /lɛt daʊn/ in British English and /lɛt daʊn/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.