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lowering

UK
/ˈləʊ.ə.rɪŋ/
US
/ˈloʊ.ɚ.ɪŋ/

Translations

loweringnoun
lowerings
pl
The lowering of the interest rates helped stimulate the economy.
Понижение процентных ставок помогло стимулировать экономику.
The lowering of the flag was done with great ceremony.
Опускание флага было проведено с большой церемонией.
Additional translations
снижение
уменьшение
понижение уровня
Synonyms
decrease
diminution
reduction
decline
drop
dwindling
lessening
abatement
loweringadjective
more lowering
Comp.
most lowering
Super.
UK
/ˈləʊ.ər.ɪŋ/
US
/ˈloʊ.ɚ.ɪŋ/
The lowering interest rates are beneficial for borrowers.
Понижающие процентные ставки выгодны для заемщиков.
The lowering temperatures indicate the arrival of winter.
Снижающие температуры указывают на приближение зимы.
Synonyms
threatening
menacing
ominous
foreboding
gloomy
dark
sullen
forbidding
grim
portentous
brooding
glowering
scowling
frowning
baleful
lowerverb

lowering

Gerund

lowered
Past Simple
lowered
Past Participle
lowering
Gerund
UK
/ˈləʊ.ə/
US
/ˈloʊ.ɚ/
He decided to lower the flag.
Он решил опустить флаг.
The company plans to lower prices next month.
Компания планирует понизить цены в следующем месяце.
They need to lower the temperature in the room.
Им нужно снизить температуру в комнате.
Additional translations
унижать
Synonyms
reduce
decrease
diminish
drop
lessen
minimize
curtail
abate
slacken
sink
Antonyms
raise
increase

Definitions

loweringnoun
The act of making something less in amount, degree, or value.
The lowering of interest rates was intended to stimulate the economy.
The act of moving something downward in position or level.
The lowering of the drawbridge allowed the troops to enter the castle.
loweringadjective
Undergoing a decrease or reduction; decreasing.
Lowering prices attracted a flood of new customers.
Dark and threatening, often used to describe the sky or weather.
The lowering clouds signaled an approaching storm.
Frowning or showing a stern, sullen expression.
She met the news with a lowering gaze.
lowerverb
To move something to a position that is below or less than its previous position.
He lowered the flag at sunset.
To reduce the amount, degree, or intensity of something.
The company decided to lower the prices of their products.
To make something less loud or less bright.
She lowered her voice to avoid waking the baby.
To diminish in value or quality.
The scandal lowered his reputation in the community.
To appear dark and threatening; to frown or look sullen.
Storm clouds lowered over the valley as evening approached.
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