Dictionary definition · bring down
verb
- move something or somebody to a lower position"take down the vase from the shelf"
- cause the downfall of; of rulers"The Czar was overthrown"
- impose something unpleasant"The principal visited his rage on the students"
- cause to come to the ground"the pilot managed to land the airplane safely"
- cause to be enthusiastic"Her playing brought down the house"
- cut down on; make a reduction in"reduce your daily fat intake"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).