bring down (
http://definr.com/bring down)
v 1: move something or somebody to a lower position [syn:
lower,
take down,
let down,
get down] [ant:
raise]
2: cause the downfall of; of rulers; "The Czar was overthrown";
"subvert the ruling class" [syn:
overthrow,
subvert,
overturn]
3: impose something unpleasant: "The principal visited his rage
on the students" [syn:
inflict,
visit,
impose]
4: cause to come to the ground; of aircraft [syn:
land, {put
down}]
5: cause to be enthusiastic; "Her playing brought down the
house"
6: cut down on; make a reduction in; "reduce your daily fat
intake"; "The employer wants to cut back health benefits"
[syn:
reduce,
cut down,
cut back,
trim,
trim down,
trim back,
cut]