Bring down
/brɪŋ daʊn/B1
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1. To cause a decrease or reduction in price, level, or intensity.
- The government hopes to bring down inflation rates substantially by next year.
- They managed to bring down the cost of production through innovation.
2. To cause someone to lose power, status, or position.
- The scandal was enough to bring down the entire administration.
- The opposition party worked hard to bring down the ruling government.
3. To physically cause something to fall or collapse.
- The strong winds brought down several trees during the storm.
- The demolition team is scheduled to bring down the old building next week.
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