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lower

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈɫoʊɝ// low·er General-service

v. to move something to a position that is not as high as it was before. You can also use it to describe making a sound quieter or a price cheaper.

v. to move something to a less elevated position or to reduce the amount, value, or degree of something. Transitive — requires a direct object.


SIMPLE

Please lower the volume of the television.

CONTEXTUAL

The workers used a crane to lower the heavy equipment into the construction site.

COMPLEX

Central banks may choose to lower interest rates to stimulate economic growth during periods of low consumer spending and high unemployment.

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The verb is transitive and takes a direct object; it is often used with 'to' to indicate the new level.

Pitfall

He lower the window.He lowered the window.Learners often forget the past tense suffix '-ed' for this regular verb.

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