to reduce the amount of money a government or company owes
снизить долг (snizit' dolg)
"The government is trying to bring down debt by increasing exports."
"Правительство пытается снизить долг, увеличив экспорт." (Pravitel'stvo popytatsya snizit' dolg, uvelichiv eksport.)
to remain at a safe distance from danger
to continue progressing despite difficulties
to support or defend someone as part of a group
to continue with an action until it is completed
to become a member of a sports team or group
to think carefully about your feelings and actions
