descer, abaixar, introduzir gradualmente
1. to move something down into a lower position, typically slowly or carefully
They lowered in the cargo using a crane.
Eles abaixaram a carga usando um guindaste.
2. to gradually introduce or implement something
The company will lower in new policies next quarter.
A empresa introduzirá gradualmente novas políticas no próximo trimestre.
3. to reduce the intensity or level of something
Lower in the volume on that speaker.
Diminua o volume daquele alto-falante.
This phrasal verb is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese contexts, particularly in technical, industrial, and business environments. In Brazil, it's frequently used in construction, shipping, and manufacturing sectors. The term is more formal than conversational and is often found in written instructions or technical documentation.
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