bring down
verb
Definitions
To make a ruler lose their position of power.
Example: The rebel forces are trying to bring down the president and his government.
To reduce.
Example: 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.
Example: For survival off-the-grid, one should have a gun that can bring down most animals without damaging their meat.