Pronunciation: /ˈloʊ.ərd/
verb to move or bring something down to a lower position
A1 She lowered her voice so no one else could hear their conversation.
A2 The teacher lowered the volume of the music to make it easier for the students to concentrate.
B1 The company lowered their prices in order to attract more customers.
B2 The government lowered the speed limit on the highway to improve safety.
C1 The therapist lowered the intensity of the exercise to accommodate the client's physical limitations.
C2 The chef lowered the heat on the stove to prevent the food from burning.
adjective reduced in height or level
A1 The teacher lowered her voice so the students could hear her better.
A2 He lowered the volume on the TV so as not to disturb his roommates.
B1 The company lowered its prices in order to attract more customers.
B2 The government lowered the interest rates to stimulate economic growth.
C1 The surgeon carefully lowered the patient's body temperature during the operation.
C2 The CEO lowered the company's carbon footprint by implementing sustainable practices.
formal The interest rates were lowered by the central bank to stimulate economic growth.
informal I lowered the volume on the TV so I could concentrate on my work.
slang She lowered the boom on him for forgetting their anniversary.
figurative His spirits were lowered after receiving the bad news.
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