smooth down
US /smuːð daʊn/
UK /smuːð daʊn/
1.
glätten, ebnen
to make something flat or smooth by pressing or rubbing it
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She used her hand to smooth down her hair.
Sie benutzte ihre Hand, um ihre Haare glatt zu streichen.
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He carefully smoothed down the wrinkles in the fabric.
Er glättete vorsichtig die Falten im Stoff.
2.
beruhigen, glätten
to calm or soothe someone, especially after they have been upset or angry
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He tried to smooth down the angry customer.
Er versuchte, den wütenden Kunden zu beruhigen.
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Her kind words helped to smooth down the tension in the room.
Ihre freundlichen Worte halfen, die Spannung im Raum zu glätten.