s’affaisser — meaning in English
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English meaning
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buckle
noun A clasp with a hinged pin, used to fasten a belt or strap.
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subside
verb To become calmer, weaker, or less intense over time.
Senses
s’affaisser is used for these senses in English:
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buckle
(figurative) Of a person: to (suddenly) cease resisting pressure or stress; to give in or give way, to yield.
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hang low
(idiomatic) To droop or sag heavily; to remain at a low altitude.
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subside
(intransitive) To fall downward; to become lower; to descend; to sink.
buckle — full definition
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noun A clasp with a hinged pin, used to fasten a belt or strap.
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verb To fasten something with a buckle.
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verb To bend or collapse under pressure.
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verb To give in to pressure or stress; to stop resisting.
