bring down
Third Person
brings down
Present Participle
bringing down
Past Tense
brought down
Past Participle
brought down
1
to make someone or something in power lose their position
transitive
- The scandal brought the CEO down from their high position.
- The employees united to bring down the corrupt manager.
- The legal action threatened to bring down the influential lobbyist.
- The people's demand for democracy helped bring down the autocratic regime.
- The united opposition worked together to bring the unpopular leader down.
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2
to cause sadness or unhappiness in someone
transitive
- Financial troubles can bring down even the most optimistic individuals.
- The unexpected illness brought down the family.
- His rude comments can easily bring down anyone.
- The constant criticism brought her down emotionally.
- The unexpected failure brought the entire team down.
3
to decrease the level, quantity, or intensity of something
transitive
- Innovation in renewable energy sources is essential to bring down reliance on fossil fuels.
- The recent tax reforms aim to bring down the financial burden on small businesses.
- Exercise and a healthy diet can help bring down the risk of heart disease.
- We need to find ways to bring our expenses down to meet the budget constraints.
- The government aims to bring down the unemployment rate by implementing new policies.
4
to cause someone or something to lose balance and fall
transitive
- A well-aimed tackle brought the rugby player down.
- The sudden push brought down the cyclist in a moment.
- She brought down the opponent with a swift kick.
- The kids accidentally brought down the tower of building blocks.
- I accidentally brought the stack of books down while reaching for one.
5
to guide an aircraft downward for the purpose of landing
transitive
- Despite the challenging circumstances, the pilot successfully brought the helicopter down.
- The emergency landing required the pilot to bring the plane down quickly but safely.
- The experienced pilot brought down the jetliner without any issues.
- Bring the aircraft down carefully, avoiding any sudden movements.
- The pilot brought the plane down smoothly.
6
to shoot at and force a plane, bird, or animal to fall
transitive
- They brought the enemy plane down with precise gunfire.
- The hunters brought down several ducks during their expedition.
- The military successfully brought down the hostile drone using anti-aircraft artillery.
- 6.The skilled sniper managed to bring the enemy helicopter down with a single shot.
- The wildlife photographer captured the moment a predator brought a crow down for its meal.
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