bring down

move something or somebody to a lower position

• “take down the vase from the shelf”

cause the downfall of; of rulers

• “The Czar was overthrown”
• “subvert the ruling class”

impose something unpleasant

• “The principal visited his rage on the students”

cause to come to the ground

• “the pilot managed to land the airplane safely”

cause to be enthusiastic

• “Her playing brought down the house”

cut down on; make a reduction in

• “reduce your daily fat intake”
• “The employer wants to cut back health benefits”