bring something down

bring something down†

1. Lit. to move something from a higher place to a lower place. •

Bring that box down, please.

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And while you're up there, please bring down the box marked “winter clothing.”

2. to lower something, such as prices, profits, taxes, etc. •

The governor pledged to bring taxes down.

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I hope they bring down taxes.

3. Fig. to defeat or overcome something, such as an enemy, a government, etc. •

The events of the last week will probably bring the government down.

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The scandal will bring down the government, I hope.