Meaning

• To make a ruler lose their position of power.

  "The rebel forces are trying to bring down the president and his government."

• To reduce.

  "The latest budget reforms are intended to bring down the level of inflation."

• To humble.

• To make something, especially something flying, fall to the ground, usually by firing a weapon of some kind.

  "For survival off-the-grid, one should have a gun that can bring down most animals without damaging their meat."

• To cause an opponent to fall after a tackle.

• To make someone feel bad emotionally.

  "The news of his death brought her down."