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bring down
verb
- to cause to fall
the fighter aircraft brought the enemy down
the ministers agreed to bring down the price of oil
- slang.usually passive to cause to be elated and then suddenly depressed, as from using drugs
Example Sentences
The UK government has so far focused on targeting people-smuggling gangs to bring down illegal migration, which is one of Labour's biggest challenges.
That would bring down the inflation rate, but would be small mercy to anyone who is suddenly unemployed.
“When he catches the ball, he’s tough to bring down because of how big he is. And in the run game or pass protection, in some ways, he’s almost like having a sixth offensive lineman.”
Another building, opposite one of St Georges' gates, remains a massive pile of rubble – brought down by Israeli air strikes before the ceasefire.
The government has focused on targeting people-smuggling gangs to bring down illegal migration, which is one of Labour's biggest challenges.
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