No. 17,082 in Russian
спускают
The Russian word "спускают" means "lower," "let down," or "release" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
Они спускают лодку на воду.
They lower the boat into the water.
In this sentence, 'спускают' is used to describe the act of lowering something down, implying a controlled descent.
Рабочие спускают оборудование вниз.
The workers are lowering the equipment down.
Here, 'спускают' is employed to indicate the action of moving equipment to a lower level, again emphasizing the idea of a directed movement downward.
Монахи медленно спускают взгляд в молитве.
The monks slowly lower their gaze in prayer.
In this context, 'спускают' metaphorically refers to the act of lowering one's gaze, which is a figurative usage of the verb.
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