lower gently

Frequency: 6.89.2 per million words

to move something downwards in a soft and careful way

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Examples (10)

  • Please lower the baby gently into the crib.
  • She lowered the delicate vase gently onto the shelf.
  • The crane operator began to lower the heavy beam gently into position.
  • We watched as the workers lowered the boat gently into the water.
  • Always lower the fragile equipment gently to prevent damage.
  • He lowered the box gently to the floor, careful not to make a sound.
  • The medic lowered the injured player gently to the ground.
  • The stage crew will lower the backdrop gently during the scene change.
  • Be sure to lower the lid gently to avoid a loud noise.
  • They had to lower the large painting gently down the narrow staircase.