bajar las armas
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bajar las armas
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (figurative) (to stop fighting violently)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. to lay down one's arms
El presidente les imploró a los rebeldes que bajaran las armas y regresaran a la mesa de negociación.The president implored the rebels to lay down their arms and come back to the negotiation table.
b. to put down one's arms
En un sermón animado, el pastor les pidió a los jóvenes de la comunidad que bajaran las armas.In a rousing sermon, the pastor asked the youth of the community to put down their arms.
a. to drop one's weapons
"¡Bajen las armas y coloquen las manos detrás de su cabeza!" gritó el teniente.Drop your weapons, and put your hands behind your head!" yelled the lieutenant.
b. to lower one's weapons
Esta es la policía. Están rodeados. Bajen las armas y ríndanse.This is the police. You’re surrounded. Lower your weapons and surrender.
c. to put down one's weapons
El detective les dijo a los asaltantes que bajaran las armas, pero se rehusaron.The detective told the robbers to put down their weapons, but they refused.
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