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abbassi

v.
C2 Proficiency ab·bassi

v. to lower or bring something down to a lower position. It is a formal or old-fashioned way to say 'lower' or 'drop'.

v. to lower or bring something down to a lower level or position. Often used in formal or literary contexts to describe the movement of objects or the reduction of status.


SIMPLE

The pilot abbassi the landing gear before the plane touched the ground.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager abbassi the price of the tickets to attract more customers during the off-season.

COMPLEX

The architect abbassi the ceiling height in the entrance hall to create a sense of intimacy and focus attention on the central sculpture.

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