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bring down

 
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bring
part of speech: phrase
definition 1: to overthrow (something), or cause to fall.
The rebels used violence to bring down the government.
definition 2: to cause (something) to become less; decrease.
The new machinery brought down the cost of manufacturing.They sold more when they brought down their prices.
similar words:
reduce
definition 3: (informal) to make (someone) depressed.
The news today really brought me down.