bring down

verb

1. 1

   cut down on; make a reduction in

   reduce your daily fat intake

   The employer wants to cut back health benefits

2. 2

   impose something unpleasant

   The principal visited his rage on the students

3. 3

   cause to be enthusiastic

   Her playing brought down the house

4. 4

   move something or somebody to a lower position

   take down the vase from the shelf

5. 5

   cause to come to the ground

   the pilot managed to land the airplane safely

6. 6

   cause the downfall of; of rulers

   The Czar was overthrown

   subvert the ruling class