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Definition of bringing-down in English English dictionary

bring down
To make a legitimate rulership lose their position of power

The rebel forces are trying to bring down the president and his government.

bring down
To cause an opponent to fall after a tackle
bring down
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.

bring down
To reduce

The latest budget reforms are intended to bring down the level of inflation.''.

bring down
To make someone feel bad emotionally

The news of his death brought her down.

bringing down
Present participle of bring down
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cause the downfall of; of rulers; "The Czar was overthrown"; "subvert the ruling class"
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move something or somebody to a lower position; "take down the vase from the shelf"
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wound, injure; kill; humiliate; make cheaper
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When people or events bring down a government or ruler, they cause the government or ruler to lose power. They were threatening to bring down the government by withdrawing from the ruling coalition His challenge to Mrs Thatcher brought her down. = topple
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cut down on; make a reduction in; "reduce your daily fat intake"; "The employer wants to cut back health benefits"
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impose something unpleasant; "The principal visited his rage on the students"
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cause to be enthusiastic; "Her playing brought down the house
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If someone or something brings down a person or aeroplane, they cause them to fall, usually by shooting them. Military historians may never know what brought down the jet
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cause to come to the ground; "the pilot managed to land the airplane safely"
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cause to be enthusiastic; "Her playing brought down the house"
bringing down
causing something to fall down, causing a breakdown
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