Definition of 'bring down'

Verb

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

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