low beam
/loʊ bim/
adjective
- Describing a headlight setting that produces a short, downward-directed beam to avoid blinding other drivers.
- The car's low-beam lights automatically adjust when another vehicle approaches.
- He switched from high beams to low-beam to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic.
- Always use low-beam headlights in foggy conditions.
Synonyms
noun
- The setting or beam of a headlight that is directed downward and provides illumination for normal night driving.
- Drivers should use low-beams in residential areas.
- Please turn your low-beams on; it's getting dark.
- The low-beam on my car is much brighter than the old one.