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