Dim down In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "dim down", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-02-10 09:02

Meaning of Dim down

Dim down phrase

A noun or pronoun can be put between "dim" and "down."

To reduce the brightness of something, such as a light.

 

These smart sensors can help you save up to 80% off your electricity bill by automatically dimming down the lights to 5% brightness when no one is around.

The more you dim down the bulb, the less power you are using, hence lowering your energy bill.

The light is overwhelmingly bright. Would you mind dimming it down a bit?

Other phrases about:

dim out

Used to denote a reduction of night lighting.

Grammar and Usage of Dim down

Verb Forms

  • dimmed down
  • dimming down

The verb "dim" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Dim down

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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