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letdown — let .dau̇n n a physiological response of a lactating mammal to suckling and allied stimuli whereby increased intramammary pressure forces previously secreted milk from the acini and finer tubules into the main collecting ducts from where it can… … Medical dictionary
letdown — (n.) also let down, disappointment, 1768, from LET (Cf. let) (v.) + DOWN (Cf. down) (adv.). The verbal phrase is from mid 12c. in a literal sense; figuratively by 1795 … Etymology dictionary
letdown — [n] disappointment anticlimax, balk, bitter pill*, blow, chagrin, comedown, disgruntlement, disillusionment, frustration, setback, washout*; concepts 410,728 Ant. advantage, benefit, blessing, boon, satisfaction … New thesaurus
letdown — [let′doun΄] n. 1. a slowing up or feeling of dejection, as after great excitement, effort, etc. 2. the gliding descent of an airplane as it prepares to land 3. a disappointment or disillusionment … English World dictionary
letdown — /let down /, n. 1. a decrease in volume, force, energy, etc.: a letdown in sales; a general letdown of social barriers. 2. disillusionment, discouragement, or disappointment: The job was a letdown. 3. depression; deflation: He felt a terrible… … Universalium
letdown — The procedure adopted commencing from the top of the descent at the end of cruising through the approach for landing. It does not include the terminal part of the final approach. The various types of letdown are the NDB (nondirection beacon) let… … Aviation dictionary
letdown — let•down [[t]ˈlɛtˌdaʊn[/t]] n. 1) a disillusionment or disappointment: The news was a letdown[/ex] 2) depression; deflation: I felt a terrible letdown after the party[/ex] 3) a decrease in volume, force, energy, etc 4) aer. the descent of an… … From formal English to slang
letdown — {n.} A disappointment; a heartbreak. * /It was a major letdown for John when Mary refused to marry him./ … Dictionary of American idioms
letdown — {n.} A disappointment; a heartbreak. * /It was a major letdown for John when Mary refused to marry him./ … Dictionary of American idioms
letdown — noun Date: 1768 1. a. discouragement, disappointment < his latest novel is a letdown > b. a slackening of effort ; relaxation 2. the descent of an aircraft or spacecraft to the point at which a landing approach is begun 3. a physiological… … New Collegiate Dictionary
