bring 
/ˈbrɪŋ/ verb
brings; brought /ˈbrɪŋ/ verb /ˈbrɑ:t/; bring·ing [+ obj] 1 : to come with (something or someone) to a place
▪ I'll bring a bottle of wine (with me) when I come to your party. ▪ “Should I send you a check?” “Why not just bring me the money when you come?” ▪ Have you brought the money with you from the bank? ▪ She brought her boyfriend home to meet her parents. ▪ You stay where you are and I'll bring you another drink. = I'll bring another drink to you. 2 : to cause (something or someone) to come
▪ Her screams brought [=attracted] help. ▪ Her screams brought the neighbors running. [=the neighbors ran to help her when they heard her screams] ▪ Love of adventure brought her here before taking her to many other places. ▪ This radio station brings you all the news as it happens. 3 : to cause (something) to exist, happen, or start
▪ Can anything bring peace to this troubled region? ▪ In this part of the country, winter brings snow (with it). ▪ The tablets may bring (you) some relief. ▪ Having a baby has brought great happiness into her life. ▪ The sad story brought tears to our eyes [=made us cry] but its happy ending brought smiles to our lips. [=made us smile] 4 always followed by an adverb or preposition : to cause (something or someone) to reach a specified state, place, condition, etc.
▪ The dancer brought his hands up to his face. ▪ (US) Bring the water to a boil. = (Brit) Bring the water to the boil. [=heat the water so that it boils] ▪ The pilot brought them safely out of danger. ▪ Winter snow brought traffic to a stop. ▪ A few steps brought us to the front door. ▪ The thrilling climax brought the audience to its/their feet. ▪ This history book brings us up to the present day. 5 : to have (a particular talent, quality, etc.) when you start to do something (such as a job) — + to ▪ She brings years of experience to the position. [=she comes to the position with years of experience] ▪ He brings a rare talent for solving problems to his new job as company president. 6 law : to start a case against someone in a court of law
▪ They threatened to bring [=institute] legal action against him. ▪ They are going to bring charges against him. [=they are going to charge him with a crime] 7 : to cause (something) to reach a total — + to ▪ Last week's sales figures brought our pretax profits for the year to just over $35,000,000. ▪ The donation brought the fund to over a million dollars. 8 : to get (an amount of money) as a price : to be sold for (a price)
▪ The painting ought to bring [=fetch] a high price.
▪ I'll bring a bottle of wine (with me) when I come to your party. ▪ “Should I send you a check?” “Why not just bring me the money when you come?” ▪ Have you brought the money with you from the bank? ▪ She brought her boyfriend home to meet her parents. ▪ You stay where you are and I'll bring you another drink. = I'll bring another drink to you.
▪ Her screams brought [=attracted] help. ▪ Her screams brought the neighbors running. [=the neighbors ran to help her when they heard her screams] ▪ Love of adventure brought her here before taking her to many other places. ▪ This radio station brings you all the news as it happens.
▪ Can anything bring peace to this troubled region? ▪ In this part of the country, winter brings snow (with it). ▪ The tablets may bring (you) some relief. ▪ Having a baby has brought great happiness into her life. ▪ The sad story brought tears to our eyes [=made us cry] but its happy ending brought smiles to our lips. [=made us smile]
▪ The dancer brought his hands up to his face. ▪ (US) Bring the water to a boil. = (Brit) Bring the water to the boil. [=heat the water so that it boils] ▪ The pilot brought them safely out of danger. ▪ Winter snow brought traffic to a stop. ▪ A few steps brought us to the front door. ▪ The thrilling climax brought the audience to its/their feet. ▪ This history book brings us up to the present day.
▪ They threatened to bring [=institute] legal action against him. ▪ They are going to bring charges against him. [=they are going to charge him with a crime]
▪ The painting ought to bring [=fetch] a high price.
bring about [phrasal verb]
bring about (something) also bring (something) about : to cause (something)
▪ “What brought about the crisis?” “It was brought about by many factors.”
▪ “What brought about the crisis?” “It was brought about by many factors.”
bring around (chiefly US) or chiefly Brit bring round [phrasal verb] 1 bring (someone) around : to cause (someone) to come around: such as a : to cause (someone) to accept and support something (such as an idea) after opposing it
▪ She still says she won't support us, but we'll bring her around eventually. [=we'll convince/persuade her to support us eventually] — often + to ▪ I'm sure we can bring her around to our way of thinking.
b : to cause (someone) to become awake again after being unconscious
▪ The boxer was knocked out and it took the doctor several minutes to bring him around. [=bring him to]
c : to come with (someone) for a social visit
▪ Why don't you bring your friend around (to my house) after work today? 2 bring (something) around : to cause (something, such as a conversation) to go to a desired subject or area — + to ▪ We gradually brought the conversation around to the subject of his unpaid bills.
▪ She still says she won't support us, but we'll bring her around eventually. [=we'll convince/persuade her to support us eventually] — often + to ▪ I'm sure we can bring her around to our way of thinking.
b : to cause (someone) to become awake again after being unconscious
▪ The boxer was knocked out and it took the doctor several minutes to bring him around. [=bring him to]
c : to come with (someone) for a social visit
▪ Why don't you bring your friend around (to my house) after work today?
bring back [phrasal verb] 1 bring (something or someone) back or bring back (something or someone) a : to come back with (something or someone)
▪ What did you bring back (with you) from your vacation? ▪ You promised to bring back a present for me. = You promised to bring me back a present.
b : to cause (something or someone) to return
▪ The death penalty was done away with in this area many years ago, but some people now want it to be brought back. ▪ The movie is a fantasy about a man who is brought back (to life) from the dead. ▪ The company is doing poorly, and its former president is being brought back to help solve its problems.
c : to cause (something or someone) to return to a condition, subject, etc.
▪ That question brings us back (again) to the fundamental problem of world peace. ▪ We gradually brought the conversation back to the subject of his unpaid bills. 2 bring (something) back or bring back (something) : to cause (something) to return to someone's memory
▪ Seeing her again brought back a lot of happy memories. ▪ I had almost forgotten about the time we spent together, but seeing her again brought it all back (to me).
▪ What did you bring back (with you) from your vacation? ▪ You promised to bring back a present for me. = You promised to bring me back a present.
b : to cause (something or someone) to return
▪ The death penalty was done away with in this area many years ago, but some people now want it to be brought back. ▪ The movie is a fantasy about a man who is brought back (to life) from the dead. ▪ The company is doing poorly, and its former president is being brought back to help solve its problems.
c : to cause (something or someone) to return to a condition, subject, etc.
▪ That question brings us back (again) to the fundamental problem of world peace. ▪ We gradually brought the conversation back to the subject of his unpaid bills.
▪ Seeing her again brought back a lot of happy memories. ▪ I had almost forgotten about the time we spent together, but seeing her again brought it all back (to me).
bring before [phrasal verb]
bring (someone or something) before (someone or something) formal : to cause (someone or something) to come to (someone or something) for an official decision or judgment
▪ He was brought (up) before the judge on a charge of obstructing justice. ▪ The case was finally brought before the Supreme Court.
▪ He was brought (up) before the judge on a charge of obstructing justice. ▪ The case was finally brought before the Supreme Court.
bring down [phrasal verb] 1 bring down (someone or something) or bring (someone or something) down : to cause (someone or something) to fall down onto the ground
▪ The deer was brought down by a single shot. ▪ The plane was brought down by enemy fire. — often used figuratively ▪ The government was brought down by a vote of no confidence. ▪ a famous politician who was brought down by scandal 2 bring (something) down or bring down (something) : to cause (something) to become lower
▪ Will anything ever bring house prices down? 3 bring (someone) down informal : to cause (someone) to become sad or depressed
▪ All this rainy weather is really bringing me down. [=getting me down]
▪ The deer was brought down by a single shot. ▪ The plane was brought down by enemy fire. — often used figuratively ▪ The government was brought down by a vote of no confidence. ▪ a famous politician who was brought down by scandal
▪ Will anything ever bring house prices down?
▪ All this rainy weather is really bringing me down. [=getting me down]
bring forth [phrasal verb]
bring (something) forth or bring forth (something) somewhat formal : to produce (something)
▪ The rosebushes brought forth an abundance of flowers. ▪ He was able to bring forth persuasive arguments in support of his position. : to cause (something) to occur or exist ▪ Her controversial comments brought forth [=provoked] strong reactions from the public.
▪ The rosebushes brought forth an abundance of flowers. ▪ He was able to bring forth persuasive arguments in support of his position. : to cause (something) to occur or exist ▪ Her controversial comments brought forth [=provoked] strong reactions from the public.
bring forward [phrasal verb]
bring (something) forward or bring forward (something) 1 : to talk about or show (something) so that it can be seen or discussed by others
▪ The police have brought new evidence forward. 2 : to make the time of (something) earlier or sooner
▪ We need to bring the meeting forward from Tuesday to Monday so that more people can attend.
▪ The police have brought new evidence forward.
▪ We need to bring the meeting forward from Tuesday to Monday so that more people can attend.
bring in [phrasal verb] 1 bring in (someone) or bring (someone) in : to cause (someone) to become involved in a process, activity, etc.
▪ The company has decided to bring in outside experts to help on the project. 2 bring in (something) or bring (something) in a : to produce or earn (an amount of money)
▪ Each sale brought in $5. ▪ He works at a large company and brings in a good salary.
b law : to report (an official decision) to a court
▪ The jury brought in [=returned] a verdict of not guilty. [=the jury said that the defendant was not guilty]
c chiefly Brit : to introduce (a new law, rule, etc.)
▪ The government is going to bring in legislation to make such practices illegal. 3 bring in (someone or something) or bring (someone or something) in : to cause (someone or something) to come to a place
▪ The store is having a special sale in order to bring in [=attract] new customers/business. ▪ The police brought him in (to the police station) for questioning.
▪ The company has decided to bring in outside experts to help on the project.
▪ Each sale brought in $5. ▪ He works at a large company and brings in a good salary.
b law : to report (an official decision) to a court
▪ The jury brought in [=returned] a verdict of not guilty. [=the jury said that the defendant was not guilty]
c chiefly Brit : to introduce (a new law, rule, etc.)
▪ The government is going to bring in legislation to make such practices illegal.
▪ The store is having a special sale in order to bring in [=attract] new customers/business. ▪ The police brought him in (to the police station) for questioning.
bring off [phrasal verb]
bring (something) off also bring off (something) : to do (something difficult) : to achieve or accomplish (something)
▪ It's a challenging role. She's the only actress I know with enough talent to bring it off.
▪ It's a challenging role. She's the only actress I know with enough talent to bring it off.
bring on [phrasal verb] 1 bring on (something) or bring (something) on : to cause (something) to appear or occur
▪ The crisis was brought on by many factors. 2 bring (something) on (someone) : to cause (something bad) to happen to (someone)
▪ You've brought nothing but shame on your family since the day you were born! ▪ I can't help thinking you've brought some of this trouble on yourself.
▪ The crisis was brought on by many factors.
▪ You've brought nothing but shame on your family since the day you were born! ▪ I can't help thinking you've brought some of this trouble on yourself.
bring out [phrasal verb] 1 bring out (something) or bring (something) out a : to show (something) : to cause (something) to appear or to be more easily seen
▪ The debate brought out [=highlighted] the differences between the two candidates. ▪ That blue sweater really brings out the color in your eyes. ▪ Our school aims to bring out [=develop] the talents in each of our students. ▪ A crisis brings out the best in some people and brings out the worst in others. [=a crisis causes some people to behave very well and other people to behave very badly]
b : to produce (something, such as a book) : to cause (something) to become available or to come out
▪ a writer who's expected to bring out a new novel next year 2 bring (someone) out in (something) Brit : to cause (someone) to begin to have (something, such as a rash) on the skin
▪ Eating strawberries brings me out in spots. [=eating strawberries makes me break out in spots]
▪ The debate brought out [=highlighted] the differences between the two candidates. ▪ That blue sweater really brings out the color in your eyes. ▪ Our school aims to bring out [=develop] the talents in each of our students. ▪ A crisis brings out the best in some people and brings out the worst in others. [=a crisis causes some people to behave very well and other people to behave very badly]
b : to produce (something, such as a book) : to cause (something) to become available or to come out
▪ a writer who's expected to bring out a new novel next year
▪ Eating strawberries brings me out in spots. [=eating strawberries makes me break out in spots]
bring round — see bring around (above)
bring to [phrasal verb]
bring (someone) to : to cause (someone) to become awake again after being unconscious
▪ The boxer was knocked out and it took the doctor several minutes to bring him to. [=bring him around]
▪ The boxer was knocked out and it took the doctor several minutes to bring him to. [=bring him around]
bring together [phrasal verb]
bring (people) together or bring together (people) : to cause (people) to join or meet : to cause (people) to come together
▪ She and her husband were brought together by a shared love of the natural world. ▪ The conference has brought together some of the world's leading experts on laser technology.
▪ She and her husband were brought together by a shared love of the natural world. ▪ The conference has brought together some of the world's leading experts on laser technology.
bring up [phrasal verb] 1 bring (someone) up or bring up (someone) : to take care of and teach (a child who is growing up)
▪ I was born and brought up [=raised, reared] in Chicago. ▪ My grandparents brought me up after my parents died. ▪ My parents brought me up to respect authority. [=my parents taught me to respect authority when I was a child] 2 bring (something) up or bring up (something) a : to mention (something) when talking : to start to talk about (something)
▪ We were waiting for a suitable moment to bring up [=introduce, raise] the subject of his unpaid bills. ▪ I wasn't going to talk about money, but since you've brought it up, I guess it's something we should really discuss. ▪ I'm glad you mentioned money. That brings up the question of how much we can afford to spend.
b computers : to cause (something, such as a file or picture) to appear on a computer screen
▪ The system makes it easy to bring up (on the screen) information about any customer.
c : 1vomit
▪ The patient tried to eat some breakfast but immediately brought it back up again. 3 bring (someone) up : to cause (someone) to stop suddenly — used in phrases like bring up short and bring up suddenly ▪ He was just starting to argue when her scream brought him up short.
▪ I was born and brought up [=raised, reared] in Chicago. ▪ My grandparents brought me up after my parents died. ▪ My parents brought me up to respect authority. [=my parents taught me to respect authority when I was a child]
▪ We were waiting for a suitable moment to bring up [=introduce, raise] the subject of his unpaid bills. ▪ I wasn't going to talk about money, but since you've brought it up, I guess it's something we should really discuss. ▪ I'm glad you mentioned money. That brings up the question of how much we can afford to spend.
b computers : to cause (something, such as a file or picture) to appear on a computer screen
▪ The system makes it easy to bring up (on the screen) information about any customer.
c : 1vomit
▪ The patient tried to eat some breakfast but immediately brought it back up again.
bring yourself
: to force yourself to do something that you do not want to do — usually used in negative statements ▪ He knew that he should apologize, but he couldn't bring himself to do it.
— bring·er noun, plural bring·ers [count]
▪ a bringer of good news
▪ a bringer of good news
