v.

1. move something or somebody to a lower position;
   lower, take down, let down, get down
   
   • take down the vase from the shelf
2. cause the downfall of; of rulers;
   overthrow, subvert, overturn
   
   • The Czar was overthrown
   • subvert the ruling class
3. impose something unpleasant;
   inflict, visit, impose
   
   • The principal visited his rage on the students
4. cause to come to the ground;
   land, put down
   
   • the pilot managed to land the airplane safely
5. cause to be enthusiastic
   
   • Her playing brought down the house
6. cut down on; make a reduction in;
   reduce, cut down, cut back, trim, trim down, trim back, cut
   
   • reduce your daily fat intake
   • The employer wants to cut back health benefits