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Bring it down

🇬🇧 UK //brɪŋ ɪt daʊn// 🇺🇸 US //brɪŋ ɪt daʊn//

Meaning of Bring it down

To reduce the level or strength of something.

In simple words: To lower something, usually in volume or intensity.

Bring it down in a sentence

• Could you bring it down a little? It's too loud.
• Please bring it down; I can't concentrate on my work.
• The teacher asked the students to bring it down during the presentation.
• Let's bring it down to a more reasonable level during the discussion.
• She needed to bring it down a notch after getting too excited.

How to use Bring it down

Use 'bring it down' when referring to lowering volume or intensity. Usually informal but appropriate in most contexts. Avoid in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

bring it down + object

Memory hint

Imagine pulling a rope down from the sky – you're bringing it down!

Related words

Collocations with Bring it down

• bring it down a notch
• bring the volume down
• bring it down to earth

Synonyms for Bring it down

• lower
• reduce
• diminish
• decrease
• tone down

Common mistakes with Bring it down

• Using 'bring down' without 'it' in informal contexts.
• Confusing with 'take down' which often refers to removing something rather than lowering it.
• Forgetting to specify what to bring down.

Frequently asked questions about Bring it down

What does Bring it down mean?

To lower something, usually in volume or intensity.

What is the definition of Bring it down?

To reduce the level or strength of something.

How do you use Bring it down in a sentence?

Could you bring it down a little? It's too loud.

Can you give another example of Bring it down?

Please bring it down; I can't concentrate on my work.

What are synonyms for Bring it down?

Common alternatives include lower, reduce, diminish, decrease, tone down.

What words go with Bring it down?

It commonly pairs with bring it down a notch, bring the volume down, bring it down to earth.

What are common mistakes when using Bring it down?

Using 'bring down' without 'it' in informal contexts. Confusing with 'take down' which often refers to removing something rather than lowering it. Forgetting to specify what to bring down.

How do you pronounce Bring it down?

US: //brɪŋ ɪt daʊn//, UK: //brɪŋ ɪt daʊn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Bring it down?

Use 'bring it down' when referring to lowering volume or intensity. Usually informal but appropriate in most contexts. Avoid in very formal writing.