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"