bring down

verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bring, down. · Dad has brought down a stack of old vinyl records from the attic.
To make (a ruler or government) lose their position of power. (transitive) · The rebel forces are trying to bring down the president and his government.
To reduce. (transitive) · The latest budget reforms are intended to bring down the level of inflation.
To humble. (transitive)
To make (something, especially something flying) fall to the ground, usually by firing a weapon of some kind. (transitive) · He brought down a pheasant with his first shot of the day.· For survival off-the-grid, one should have a gun that can bring down most animals without damaging their meat.
To cause (an opponent) to fall after a tackle. (transitive)
To make (someone) feel bad emotionally. (transitive) · The news of his death brought her down.
To cause to fall down, e.g. in an accident.

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