lowered, bent down, dropped
1. third person singular preterite of 'abaixar' - to move something to a lower position
He lowered the window.
Ele abaixou a janela.
2. to bend down or crouch
She bent down to pick up the child.
Ela abaixou para pegar a criança.
3. to reduce or decrease in intensity, volume, or level
Turn down the music volume.
Abaixou o volume da música.
4. to humble or debase oneself
He lowered himself by accepting the offer.
Ele se abaixou aceitando a oferta.
Related Idioms & Phrases
abaixou a cabeça - to hang one's head in shame
abaixou as calças - to lose one's dignity
abaixou o tom - to lower one's tone/speak more softly
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