Definition of Lowering
Lowering
Low·er·ing


Definition/Meaning
(verb)
Making something lower in position, amount, or degree.

e.g. The company is lowering prices to stay competitive in the market.

(noun)
the action of moving something/someone downwards to a lower level, the action of reducing the amount, degree, or intensity of something, or the state of becoming thus reduced;

e.g. He is responsible for the lowering of the flag each evening. Since the lowering of the cost of the raw materials, these products have become more affordable.

(verb)
moving someone or something downward, to a lower level, or reducing the amount, degree, or intensity of something;

e.g. She was lowering herself into a chair. He is lowering the volume of the music.

(verb)
frowning or glaring, appearing sullen or angry;

e.g. They were lowering at him because of his hurtful remarks.



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