bring down

/bɹˈɪŋ dˈaʊn/

to bring down

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: bring]

cut down on; make a reduction in

synonyms : cut

move something or somebody to a lower position

synonyms : get down

antonyms : raise

impose something unpleasant

synonyms : impose

cause the downfall of; of rulers

synonyms : overthrow

cause to be enthusiastic

cause to come to the ground

synonyms : land

Examples

1. She took medicine to bring down her fever.

2. Their constant complaints and negativity make them act like a wet blanket, bringing down the whole group.

3. Just bringing down the thunder, buddy.

4. Large families still, and the HIV epidemic brought down the countries like this.