bring down meaning and definition

BRING DOWN verb

Definition of bring down (verb)

1. move something or somebody to a lower position
   • "take down the vase from the shelf"
   • synonyms: get down, let down, lower, take down
   • antonym: bring up
2. cause the downfall of; of rulers
   • "The Czar was overthrown"; "subvert the ruling class"
   • synonyms: overthrow, overturn, subvert
3. impose something unpleasant
   • "The principal visited his rage on the students"
   • synonyms: impose, inflict, visit
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: cut, cut back, cut down, reduce, trim, trim back, trim down