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to bring down
01
to make someone or something in power lose their position
Transitive: to bring down someone in power
Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
present tense
bring down
3rd person singular
brings down
past simple
brought down
past participle
brought down
Examples
The scandal brought the CEO down from their high position.
02
to cause sadness or unhappiness in someone
Transitive: to bring down sb
Examples
Financial troubles can bring down even the most optimistic individuals.
03
to decrease the level, quantity, or intensity of something
Transitive: to bring down level or intensity of something
Examples
Innovation in renewable energy sources is essential to bring down reliance on fossil fuels.
Examples
A well-aimed tackle brought the rugby player down.
05
to guide an aircraft downward for the purpose of landing
Transitive: to bring down an aircraft
Examples
Despite the challenging circumstances, the pilot successfully brought the helicopter down.
06
to shoot at and force a plane, bird, or animal to fall
Transitive: to bring down a flying object or animal
Examples
They brought the enemy plane down with precise gunfire.
