noun/verb (gerund/present participle)
abaixamento; redução
1. The act of making something go down or become lower in position
The lowering of the flag at sunset is a solemn ceremony.
O abaixamento da bandeira ao pôr do sol é uma cerimônia solene.
2. The act of reducing something in degree, amount, or intensity
Lowering the volume will help you concentrate.
Reduzir o volume ajudará você a se concentrar.
3. The act of diminishing in value, price, or status
Lowering interest rates stimulates economic growth.
A redução das taxas de juros estimula o crescimento econômico.
4. Appearing dark, angry, or threatening (as an adjective: lowering sky)
The lowering clouds suggested a storm was coming.
As nuvens escuras sugeriam que uma tempestade se aproximava.
Related Idioms & Phrases
lowering the bar - reduzir o padrão
lowering one's guard - baixar a guarda
lowering one's voice - abaixar a voz
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