It was the closest she could come to lowering her shields.

They'd have to lower their shields right before they transport down.

But if there was any chance that they would be able to move beyond these last few weeks, she needed to lower her shields.

We cannot allow them to consider lowering their shields now.

"No one is to lower their shields," said Silence sharply.

They have three minutes to lower their shields and stand by to be boarded.

She needed the downtime, a chance to lower her shields for a moment or two.

"They're trying to get us to lower our own shields!"

"I would be foolish to lower my shields after your display."

However, we would have to lower our own shields to do so.