lower

⁴low·er

verb \ˈlō-ər\

Definition of LOWER

intransitive verb

: 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

First Known Use of LOWER

1606