to abate, to diminish, to lower
1. to reduce in intensity or force; to calm or subside (especially of wind or sea)
The storm began to abate after midnight.
A tempestade começou a amainar após a meia-noite.
2. to lower or reduce something; to decrease
He decided to lower his expectations.
Ele decidiu amainar suas expectativas.
3. in nautical contexts, to lower or furl sails
The sailors began to furl the sails.
Os marinheiros começaram a amainar as velas.
Related Idioms & Phrases
amainar velas - to lower one's sails; to back down or reduce ambitions
amainar a tormenta - to calm the storm; to ease a difficult situation
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