Bring down
verb
To cause something to decrease or become less.
The government is trying to bring down unemployment
Often appears as...
- bring down costs
- bring down prices
verb
To make a government or leader lose power.
The scandal could bring down the government
Often appears as...
- bring down the government
- bring down a leader
verb
To make someone upset or unhappy.
That news really brought him down
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- bring down mood
- bring down spirits
verb
To reduce the height of a structure, building, etc.
They are planning to bring down the old building
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- bring down a building
- bring down a wall
verb
To land or lower something such as an aircraft or a flag.
The pilot managed to bring down the aircraft safely
Often appears as...
- bring down an aircraft
- bring down a flag
verb
To knock someone or something over by hitting them hard.
A single punch brought him down
Often appears as...
- bring down an opponent
- bring down a tree
verb
To cause something to decrease or become less.
The government is trying to bring down unemployment
Often appears as...
- bring down costs
- bring down prices
verb
To make a government or leader lose power.
The scandal could bring down the government
Often appears as...
- bring down the government
- bring down a leader
verb
To make someone upset or unhappy.
That news really brought him down
Often appears as...
- bring down mood
- bring down spirits
verb
To reduce the height of a structure, building, etc.
They are planning to bring down the old building
Often appears as...
- bring down a building
- bring down a wall
verb
To land or lower something such as an aircraft or a flag.
The pilot managed to bring down the aircraft safely
Often appears as...
- bring down an aircraft
- bring down a flag
verb
To knock someone or something over by hitting them hard.
A single punch brought him down
Often appears as...
- bring down an opponent
- bring down a tree
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Economic Context
Used in discussions related to economies, like reducing costs or improving financial situations.
These reforms aim to bring down operational expenses.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Literal
The phrase can refer to intangible concepts, not just physical quantities.
The announcement helped bring down public anxiety.
Pro Tip 1/2Economic Context
Used in discussions related to economies, like reducing costs or improving financial situations.
These reforms aim to bring down operational expenses.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Literal
The phrase can refer to intangible concepts, not just physical quantities.
The announcement helped bring down public anxiety.
Pro Tip 1/2Economic Context
Used in discussions related to economies, like reducing costs or improving financial situations.
These reforms aim to bring down operational expenses.
Pro Tip 2/2Not Always Literal
The phrase can refer to intangible concepts, not just physical quantities.
The announcement helped bring down public anxiety.
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