English · Phrasal verb Candidate

bring down

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bring, down.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Không dùng một cách ẩn dụ hoặc thành ngữ: xem bring, down

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Dad has brought down a stack of old vinyl records from the attic.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To make (a ruler or government) lose their position of power.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Làm cho một người cai trị hoặc chính phủ mất vị trí quyền lực

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To reduce.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Giảm xuống

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “bring down” mean?

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bring, down.

Is “bring down” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.