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lower

[/ˈloʊ.ər/]
verb/adjective
abaixar/mais baixo
1. (verb) to move something to a lower position; to reduce in height
Lower the volume on the television.
Abaixe o volume da televisão.
2. (verb) to reduce in amount, degree, or intensity
The government decided to lower taxes.
O governo decidiu reduzir os impostos.
3. (adjective) situated below; at a lower position or level
The lower shelf is easier to reach.
A prateleira mais baixa é mais fácil de alcançar.
4. (adjective) less in rank, status, or importance
He was promoted from a lower position to manager.
Ele foi promovido de uma posição inferior para gerente.
5. (adjective) situated in the southern part of a region
Lower Manhattan is known for its historic buildings.
Lower Manhattan é conhecida por seus edifícios históricos.
Synonyms
reducedecreasedropdiminishinferiorbeneath
Antonyms
raiseliftincreasehighersuperiorabove

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abaixar/reduzir
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
abaixar/diminuir
Common colloquial usage
São Paulo
abaixar/reduzir
Standard business and formal usage
Portugal
baixar/reduzir
Alternative form; 'baixar' more common in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

lower your guard
lower the bar
lower your expectations
lower one's voice
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