definition of
lower

[1] #1 lower v. [take down, let down, get down, bring down] move something or somebody to a lower position; "take down the vase from the shelf". wn

[2] #2 lower v. [lour] set lower; "lower a rating"; "lower expectations". wn

[3] #3 lower v. [turn down, lour] make lower or quieter; "turn down the volume of a radio". wn

[4] #4 lower n. [lower berth] the lower of two berths. wn

[5] #5 lower v. [depress] cause to drop or sink; "The lack of rain had depressed the water level in the reservoir". wn