bring down Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb move something or somebody to a lower position
   take down; lower; get down; let down.
   
   • take down the vase from the shelf
2. verb cause the downfall of; of rulers
   subvert; overturn; overthrow.
   
   • The Czar was overthrown
   • subvert the ruling class
3. verb impose something unpleasant
   impose; visit; inflict.
   
   • The principal visited his rage on the students
4. verb cause to come to the ground
   land; put down.
   
   • the pilot managed to land the airplane safely
5. verb cause to be enthusiastic
   
   • Her playing brought down the house
6. verb cut down on; make a reduction in
   trim; cut; cut back; reduce; cut down; trim down; trim back.
   
   • reduce your daily fat intake
   • The employer wants to cut back health benefits

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