#1 bring down v. move something or somebody to a lower position; "take down the vase from the shelf". wn #2 bring down v. cause the downfall of; of rulers; "The Czar was overthrown"; "subvert the ruling class". wn #3 bring down v. impose something unpleasant; "The principal visited his rage on the students". wn #4 bring down v. cause to come to the ground; "the pilot managed to land the airplane safely". wn #5 bring down v. cause to be enthusiastic; "Her playing brought down the house". wn