n.
Pronunciation: ' l ō - ə r
Function: intransitive verb
Date: 1606
: to move down : DROP also : DIMINISH
transitive verb
1 a : to let descend : LET DOWN b : to depress as to direction < lower your aim> c : to reduce the height of
2 a : to reduce in value, number, or amount b (1) : to bring down in quality or character : DEGRADE (2) : ABASE , HUMBLE c : to reduce the objective of
– lower the boom : to deal a crushing blow or punishment