reduce the level or amount of something
The new manager managed to bring down expenses by 15%.
bring down — 2 meanings
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cause someone in power to lose their position
The scandal was enough to bring down the entire company leadership.
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1. reduce the level or amount of something
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to make something, such as a price, temperature, or amount, lower than before.
The new manager managed to bring down expenses by 15%.
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to force someone, especially a leader or government, to lose their position or power.
The scandal was enough to bring down the entire company leadership.
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