Bring down

verb

Word Frequency: 1.6

Definitions

1.verbTo make a ruler lose their position of power.

"The rebel forces are trying to bring down the president and his government."

2.verbTo reduce.

"The latest budget reforms are intended to bring down the level of inflation."

3.verbTo humble.

4.verbTo make something, especially something flying, fall to the ground, usually by firing a weapon of some kind.

"For survival off-the-grid, one should have a gun that can bring down most animals without damaging their meat."

5.verbTo cause an opponent to fall after a tackle.

6.verbTo make someone feel bad emotionally.

"The news of his death brought her down."

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