bring down

verb12

1. •
   To make (something, especially something flying) fall to the ground, usually by firing a weapon of some kind.

   • 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.
2. •
   To reduce.

   • The latest budget reforms are intended to bring down the level of inflation.
3. •
   To make (a ruler or government) lose their position of power.

   • The rebel forces are trying to bring down the president and his government.
4. •
   To cause (an opponent) to fall after a tackle.

   • Kalinic later saw red for a rash tackle on Paul Scharner before Gabriel Tamas was dismissed for bringing down Diouf. — 2010
5. •
   To cause to fall down, e.g. in an accident.
6. •
   To make (someone) feel bad emotionally.

   • The news of his death brought her down.
7. •
   To calm down (someone).
8. •
   To stop the effects of intoxication in (someone).
9. •
   To humble.
10. •
    (slang) To incite excitement in (a place or crowd).

    • He brought down the club.
11. •
    To take (someone) to prison.
12. •
    (slang) To receive a prison sentence.

    • She brought down a five-year bid.