let down (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /lɛt daʊn/

Definition

To disappoint or fail someone, especially by not doing something they were expecting you to do.

Examples

• I feel like I really let my team down by missing that shot.

• He promised to be there, but he let us down at the last minute.

• She was worried that her parents would be let down if she didn't get into college.

How to Use let down

let someone down (phrasal verb)

To disappoint someone. — "He felt he had let his family down."

let down (phrasal verb)

To lower something or someone. — "Please let the bucket down into the well."

let down (phrasal verb)

To lengthen clothing by unfolding a hem. — "These jeans are too short; you need to let them down."

Synonyms of let down

Words with a similar meaning to let down:

• disappoint
• fail
• let someone down
• dash hopes

Antonyms of let down

Words with the opposite meaning to let down:

• support
• come through
• live up to

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