bring down

(verb) move something or somebody to a lower position. Synonyms: lower, take down, let down, get down, bring down. Example: "Take down the vase from the shelf."

(verb) cause the downfall of; of rulers. Synonyms: overthrow, subvert, overturn, bring down. Examples: "The czar was overthrown." "Subvert the ruling class."

(verb) impose something unpleasant. Synonyms: inflict, bring down, visit, impose. Example: "The principal visited his rage on the students."

(verb) cause to come to the ground. Synonyms: land, put down, bring down. Example: "The pilot managed to land the airplane safely."

(verb) cause to be enthusiastic. Synonyms: bring down. Example: "Her playing brought down the house."

(verb) cut down on; make a reduction in. Synonyms: reduce, cut down, cut back, trim, trim down, trim back, cut, bring down. Examples: "Reduce your daily fat intake." "The employer wants to cut back health benefits."