abaixem-se
[ə.bai.ʃẽj̃ sə]
verb
bend down, crouch, lower yourselves
1. Third person plural imperative or present subjunctive of 'abaixar-se' - to lower oneself, to bend down, to crouch
Bend down so you can fit through the door.
Abaixem-se para poderem passar pela porta.
2. To humble oneself, to submit
They refused to lower themselves to his level.
Eles se recusaram a abaixarem-se ao seu nível.
Related Idioms & Phrases
abaixar-se a fazer algo - to stoop to doing something
não abaixar a cabeça - not to give up, to stand firm
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