bringbring /brɪŋ/ ●●● S1 W1 verb (past tense and past participle brought /brɔːt $ brɒːt/) [transitive] 
Did you bring an umbrella? It was the first time Joey had ever brought a girl home. They brought news of further fighting along the border.bring somebody/something to somebody/something Is it OK if I bring some friends to the party?bring somebody/something with you For some reason, Jesse had brought a tape recorder with him. b)to get something for someone and take it to thembring somebody something Can you bring me another beer? Robert asked the waiter to bring him the check. While she was in prison, friends used to bring her books.bring somebody/something to somebody/something He expects me to bring everything to him.► see thesaurus at take2 a)to make a particular situation exist, or cause a particular feeling: efforts to bring peace to the region The strikes are expected to bring chaos. The senator’s speech brought an angry response from civil rights groups. b)to cause someone or something to reach a particular state or conditionbring something to an end/close/halt/conclusion (=make something stop) The trial was swiftly brought to an end. It was the war that first brought him to power (=made him have power over a country). So far the US has been unable to bring him to justice (=make him be punished for his actions). Bring the sauce to the boil (=heat it until it boils). The country had been brought to its knees (=caused to be in such a bad condition that it is almost impossible to continue).3[always + adverb/preposition] to make something move in a particular directionbring something up/down/round etc Bring your arm up slowly until it’s level with your shoulder. The storm brought the old oak tree crashing down.4[always + adverb/preposition] if something brings people to a place, it makes them go there: The discovery of gold brought thousands of people to the Transvaal.what brings you here? (=used to ask why someone is in a particular place) What brings you here on a night like this?5to make something available for people to use, have, enjoy etc: The expansion of state education brought new and wider opportunities for working class children.bring something to somebody/something The government is launching a new initiative to bring jobs to deprived areas.bring somebody something It’s a good sign – let’s hope it will bring us some luck.6if a period of time brings a particular event or situation, the event or situation happens during that time: The 1930s brought unemployment and economic recession. Who knows what the future will bring?7bring charges/a lawsuit/a court case/a prosecution/a claim (against somebody) to begin a court case in order to try to prove that someone has done something wrong or is legally responsible for something wrong: Survivors of the fire later brought a billion-dollar lawsuit against the company. The police say they are planning to bring charges against him.8bring a smile to somebody’s lips/face to make someone smile: Her words brought a sudden smile to his lips.9bring tears to somebody’s eyes to make someone start to cry: The pain brought tears to his eyes.10bring the total/number/score etc to something used when saying what the new total etc is: This brings the total to 46.11cannot/could not bring yourself to do something to feel unable to do something because it would upset you or someone else too much: She still can’t bring herself to talk about it.12spoken used when saying that something is the next thing that you want to talk aboutthat/this/which brings me to ... This brings me to the main point of today’s meeting.13if a programme is brought to you by a particular television or radio company, they broadcast it or make itsomething is brought to you by somebody This programme is brought to you by the BBC.14bring something to bear (on/upon something) formal to use something, for example your power, authority, or your knowledge, in a way that will have a big effect on something or someone: The full force of the law was brought to bear on anyone who criticized the government.15bring home the bacon informal to earn the money that your family needs to liveCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2nounsbring peace/war· The treaty brought peace to both England and France.bring chaos· A bomb scare brought chaos to the town centre yesterday.bring somebody pleasure/joy/pain/grief etc· The decision brought him great relief.phrasesbring something to an end/halt (=especially something bad)· It is our responsibility to discuss how this conflict can be brought to an end.bring something to a close (=especially a meeting)· At last the meeting was brought to a close.bring something to a conclusion (=used especially in law)· Juvenile cases need to be brought to a conclusion quickly.bring somebody to power (=make someone have power over a country)· The revolution brought to power a communist government.bring somebody to justice (=catch and punish someone for their actions)· The authorities swore that the killers would be brought to justice.bring somebody into contact with somebody/something· The people of the island were suddenly brought into contact with the outside world.bring something/somebody to their knees (=make it almost impossible for someone or something to continue)· A severe drought brought the country to its knees.THESAURUSbring to take something or someone to the place where you are now, or the place where you are going: · Have you brought your ticket with you?· He asked his father if he could bring a friend to stay.take to move something to another place, or help someone go to another place: · I took a book with me to read on the train.· He was taken to hospital by ambulance.get (also fetch especially British English) to go to another place and come back with something or someone: · I went upstairs to get my jacket.· Joseph told me to fetch the doctor, so I ran to the village.bring something ↔ about phrasal verb to make something happen SYN cause: How can we bring about a change in attitudes? A huge amount of environmental damage has been brought about by the destruction of the rainforests.bring somebody/something ↔ along phrasal verb to take someone or something with you when you go somewhere: You’re welcome to bring along a friend. I’ve brought some pictures along to show you.bring somebody/something around/round phrasal verb1bring the conversation around/round to something to deliberately and gradually introduce a new subject into a conversation: I’ll try to bring the conversation around to the subject of money.2to make someone become conscious again: I slapped his face a couple of times to try to bring him round.3to manage to persuade someone to do something or to agree with you: She won’t listen to me. Let’s see if Sue can bring her round.bring around/round to I’m sure I can bring him around to our point of view.4to bring someone or something to someone’s house: I’ll bring the books around tomorrow.bring back phrasal verb1bring something ↔ back to start to use something again that was used in the past SYN reintroduce: The city council has decided to bring back the old electric trams. Bringing back the death penalty has done absolutely nothing to reduce crime.2bring something ↔ back to make you remember something: The trip brought back a lot of happy memories. Seeing those pictures on TV brought it all back to me.3bring something ↔ back to take something or someone with you when you come back from somewherebring something back for somebody Don’t forget to bring something back for the kids.bring somebody back something If you’re going to the store, could you bring me back a six-pack?4bring somebody ↔ back to return someone to their previous job or position of authority SYN reinstate: Following their latest defeat, soccer fans are urging the club to bring back the former manager.5bring somebody back to something if something that is said brings you back to a particular subject, it is connected with that subject, so you will start talking about it again: This brings us back to the question of funding.bring somebody/something ↔ down phrasal verb1to reduce something to a lower level: The government hopes these measures will help to bring down inflation.2to fly a plane down to the ground SYN land: The pilot managed to bring the plane down safely.3to make a plane, bird, or animal fall to the ground by shooting at it: A bomber had been brought down by anti-aircraft fire.4to force a government or ruler to stop ruling a country: a crisis that could bring down the government5to make someone fall over: He was brought down by the goalkeeper and awarded a penalty.bring something ↔ down on/upon somebody phrasal verb to make something bad happen to someone, especially to yourself or to people connected with you: His recklessness brought down disaster on the whole family.bring something ↔ forth phrasal verb literary to produce something or make it appear: a tragic love affair that brought forth only painbring something ↔ forward phrasal verb1to change an arrangement so that something happens soonerbring forward to The meeting’s been brought forward to Thursday.2bring forward legislation/plans/policies etc to officially introduce plans etc for people to discuss: The government has brought forward new proposals to tackle the problem of increasing crime.3to record the result of a calculation so that it can be used in a further calculation: The balance brought forward is £21,765.bring somebody/something ↔ in phrasal verb1to introduce a new law: Harsh anti-trade union laws were brought in in the early 1980s.2to ask someone to become involved in a discussion or situation: I’d like to bring in Doctor Hall here and ask him his views.bring somebody in to do something The police were brought in to investigate the matter.3to earn a particular amount or produce a particular amount of profit: The sale of the house only brought in about £45,000.4to attract customers to a shop or business: We’ve got to bring in more business if we want the restaurant to survive.5bring in a verdict to say officially in a law court whether someone is guilty or not guilty of a crime SYN return a verdict: The jury brought in a verdict of not guilty.bring somebody/something into something phrasal verb1to cause someone or something to be in a particular situation: Most of the land has now been brought into cultivation. The work brought me into contact with a lot of very interesting people.2to make someone become involved in a discussion or situation: The government is trying to bring teachers into the debate on education. There is a danger that this could bring other countries into the war.bring something ↔ off phrasal verb to succeed in doing something difficult SYN pull off: They managed to bring off the most daring jewellery robbery in history.bring something ↔ on phrasal verb1to make something bad or unpleasant happen SYN cause: Stress can bring on an asthma attack. What’s brought this on? Have I upset you somehow?2to help someone to improve or make progress: Teachers have to bring on the bright children and at the same time give extra help to those who need it.3to make plants or crops grow faster: Keeping the young plants in a greenhouse will help bring them on.4bring it on informal used to say that you are prepared and willing to deal with something bad that is likely to happenbring something on/upon somebody phrasal verb to make something unpleasant happen to someone: You have brought disaster on the whole village!bring something on/upon yourself I’ve got no sympathy for him – he’s brought this all on himself!bring somebody onto something phrasal verb if something brings you onto a particular subject, it is a good time for you to start talking about it: This brings me onto the question of pay rises.bring something ↔ out phrasal verb1to make something easier to see, taste, notice etc: The spices really bring out the flavour of the meat. Fatherhood seems to have brought out the caring side of him.2to produce something that will be sold to the public: He’s bringing out a new album next month.3to take something out of a place: Jenny opened the cupboard and brought out a couple of bottles.4bring out the best/worst in somebody to make someone behave in the best or worst way that they can: Alcohol just brings out the worst in her.5bring somebody out of himself/herself to make someone feel more confident and able to talk to people: Changing schools has really brought her out of herself.bring somebody out in something phrasal verb if something brings you out in spots, it makes them appear on your skin: Any foods containing wheat bring him out in a rash.bring somebody/something round → bring somebody/something around/roundbring somebody through (something) phrasal verb to help someone to successfully deal with a very difficult event or period of time: Both my children have brought me through extremely difficult times since my husband died.bring somebody ↔ together phrasal verb1to arrange for people to meet and do something together: We brought together researchers from three different universities to work on the project.2to make people have a better relationship or feel closer to each other: Any attack by a foreign power will inevitably bring the people of a country together.bring somebody/something ↔ up phrasal verb1to mention a subject or start to talk about it SYN raise: Why did you have to bring up the subject of money?2to look after and influence a child until he or she is grown up SYN raise: He was brought up by his grandparents.bring somebody up to do something In my day, children were brought up to respect the law.be brought up (as) a Catholic/Muslim etc I was brought up a Catholic. → upbringing3to make something appear on a computer screen: Can you bring up the list of candidates again?4British English if you bring food up, it comes back up from your stomach and out of your mouth: I had a sandwich for lunch and promptly brought it up again.5to charge someone with a particular crime and make them go to a court to be judgedbring up before He was brought up before a magistrate, charged with dangerous driving.6 bring somebody up short/with a start to surprise someone and make them suddenly stop talking or doing something: Her question brought me up short.
WORD ORIGINbring
Origin:
Old English bringanVERB TABLE
bring
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | bring |
| he, she, it | brings | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | brought |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have brought |
| he, she, it | has brought | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had brought |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will bring |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have brought |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am bringing |
| he, she, it | is bringing | |
| you, we, they | are bringing | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was bringing |
| you, we, they | were bringing | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been bringing |
| he, she, it | has been bringing | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been bringing |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be bringing |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been bringing |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Adolescence brings physical and emotional changes.
- Always bring the car to a full stop at a stop sign.
- Did you bring your coat?
- Everyone's bringing a bit of food and a bottle to the party.
- I brought food for everyone.
- I brought my Nikes - they're about the only decent shoes I have.
- I brought some work home and tried to get it finished in the evening.
- I hope he hasn't brought his brother with him.
- Is it okay if I bring some clothes with me to wash?
- Janine brought her hands slowly up to her face.
- Thanks for bringing me to work.
- The article brought angry letters from readers.
- The discovery of gold brought thousands of people to California in 1849.
- The only time we use the VCR is when they bring Joey to our house.
- The painting brought $540,000 at the auction.
- The tourist industry brings a lot of money into the area.
- We've brought someone to see you!
- When are you going to bring him in for his injections?
- For every skin that's dry before its time, Estée Lauder brings you Time Zone.
- In recent years this has been brought into sharp focus with growing public concern for a healthier and safer environment.
- Leland's secret of success was bringing a gun-maker's insistence on accuracy and precision to the production of car components.
- Now he is convinced it was a bad one and has already taken the first steps to bring him back.
- Such a war, Cuevas predicted, would bring useless sacrifices and greater losses in territory.
- They could only wait for the next report from Mission Controland wonder if Hal would bring up the subject himself.
- This only brought a plague of crickets to the already upset humans of Bryan.
THESAURUS
to take something or someone to the place where you are now, or the place where you are going: · Have you brought your ticket with you?· He asked his father if he could bring a friend to stay.
to move something to another place, or help someone go to another place: · I took a book with me to read on the train.· He was taken to hospital by ambulance.
(also fetch especially British English) to go to another place and come back with something or someone: · I went upstairs to get my jacket.· Joseph told me to fetch the doctor, so I ran to the village.
Longman Language Activatorto ask a professional person to do some work for you to ask someone who has special skills or knowledge to come and deal with a problem: call in somebody: · They called in a private investigator to help them find their son.· Eventually the teenager's behaviour got so bad that the police had to be called in.call somebody in: · When she threatened to sue, we had to call our own lawyer in.
formal to ask a professional person or professional service to come and help you do something because you do not have the knowledge yourself: · You'll have to send for the plumber to mend this leak.· When he started vomiting blood, they sent for the doctor.· The women refused to cooperate with store detectives, and we had to send for the police.
British informal to ask someone who provides a professional service to come to your home to do something: get somebody in: · They got the electrician in because the central heating had stopped working.· It would be much easier if we got somebody in to do all the catering.get in somebody: · After the party we can get in professional carpet-cleaners to do the job.
if someone, especially an organization, brings in a particular service or professional person, they ask them to come and help with a difficult situation or process: bring somebody in: · Everyone was a little surprised by the board's decision to bring Bob Rice in as CEO.· As the crisis worsened, the government had no choice but to bring troops in.bring in somebody: · Many schools are now bringing in private contractors to do the cleaning.
to make someone want to go to a place · Leftover food attracts flies.attract somebody into/to/towards etc · The special low rent is designed to attract new businesses to the area.
if an event or place draws a large number of people, it attracts them, because it is very popular: · The football game is expected to draw a crowd of around 50,000.draw somebody from: · Such was the reputation of the school that it drew boys from all over the south of England.· It was an unparalleled gathering of black artists from around the world, drawing delegates from fifty countries.
to make people want to go to a place or event, take part in something, or join an organization: bring in somebody/something: · Officials know that fixing up the area will bring in more visitors, and eventually new businesses.bring somebody/something in: · The police force introduced a new advertising campaign, in an attempt to bring more recruits in from ethnic minorities.
to make someone come to a place by offering or showing them something they want, often in order to harm them or deceive them: lure somebody to/into/away etc: · The burglary was set up in order to lure the police officer into an ambush. · Ever since I left the company they have been making attempts to lure me back.
to produce a book to arrange for a book that has been written to be made available for people to buy: · 'Moby Dick' was first published in London in 1851.· 'I've had a remarkable life,' says the 60-year-old author, who has published 35 books.· King has made history by publishing a novel on the World Wide Web.
to produce a new book: · Fay Weldon has just brought out a new collection of stories.· Scribner will bring out a memoir by Candace Gringritch in the autumn. · He phoned to say they want to bring out a second edition.
to make something happen · I wish you wouldn't slam the door. It makes the floor shake.· Accidents don't always just happen - people can make them happen.· Gravity is the force that makes the planets move around the sun.
to make something happen, especially something unpleasant: · Heavy traffic is causing long delays on the roads.· About half of the chemicals that were tested caused cancer in rats.· The autopsy showed that her death was caused by liver failure.cause somebody trouble/problems/anxiety etc: · As children we were always causing our parents trouble.· Try to isolate the problems that are causing you the most difficulty.cause something to do something: · The power failure caused the whole computer system to shut down.
to be the particular reason for a problem or difficulty: · After a long investigation into the fire, faulty wiring was found to be the cause.be the cause of: · It's too early to say whether this virus is actually the cause of the disease.· An explosion on board appears to be the cause of the crash.be the leading/main cause of something: · The study showed that drug use is the leading cause of crime and violence.
to be the person or thing that causes something bad to happen, for example a mistake, a problem, or a serious accident: · The number of workplace accidents is increasing, but it is not clear who or what is responsible.be responsible for: · Heart disease was responsible for most of the deaths.· He was clearly responsible for the deaths and must be punished.be largely/mainly responsible for something: · Inflation was largely responsible for the economic crisis.
if an action or event results in something, it makes something happen: · Workers fear that the company's reorganization will result in layoffs.· Months of secret talks with the rebels finally resulted in the release of the hostages.· If left untreated, the condition will eventually result in blindness.
to start a process that finally makes something happen: · His research eventually led to the development of a vaccine.· The new regulations should lead to an improvement in our water supply.· The bank has offered a reward for information leading to the arrest of the robbers.
formal if a situation, event, or action gives rise to a particular feeling, situation etc, it starts the process that makes it happen: · The canal project gave rise to a malaria epidemic in the region.· The President's frequent cancellations have given rise to concerns about his health.
to make something happen, especially a change or an improved situation: bring about something: · The President will support any efforts to bring about a ceasefire.· Education is the best method of bringing about economic development.bring something about: · A lot of hard work by ordinary citizens eventually brought the changes about.
to make a particular condition that did not exist at all suddenly exist: · The white walls and mirrors helped to create an illusion of space.· Margot's outburst created an unpleasant atmosphere and most of the guests left early.· The end of the cold war helped create a situation in which more countries than ever have access to nuclear weapons.
if something makes for a particular situation, it makes it easier or more likely for that situation to exist: · The stormy weather made for a very bumpy landing.· Delicious food and wonderful company made for a very enjoyable evening.
to make someone conscious again British /bring somebody around American to make someone conscious, especially someone who has been unconscious for a short time: · Paramedics eventually brought the man around.· Elsie had fainted in the heat, and they were having difficulty bringing her round.
to be the last one in a line, group, race etc · There's no point in trying, because I know I'm going to be last.· We were last in a very long queue, so I knew we'd have a long wait.be (the) last to do something · Sally was last to arrive.· His plane was always the first to take off, and the last to land.be last in line (=be the last person to have something, especially when this seems unfair) · I was the youngest in a family of four, so I was always last in line for clothes and toys.· Let's just say I don't want to be last in line for promotion.
also come last British to finish a race or competition in the last position: · Our school always comes in last in the regional competition.· Bakatin came last with just 3.4% of the vote.· Despite finishing last of six, he was only beaten by two lengths.
to be last in a line or group of people, cars, ships etc that is moving forward: · We all followed our guide up the path, Marcus and I bringing up the rear.· The funeral hearse was followed by cars full of friends, and a company of Life Guards brought up the rear.
a person who is too slow to keep the same speed as the rest of the group they are with, so that they move along some distance behind: · A few stragglers got lost in the fog.· After three and a half hours, the stragglers were still coming through.
to look after a child until he or she has grown up to look after children until they have grown up and to teach them to develop particular beliefs and ways of behaving: bring somebody up/raise somebody: · She had brought him up as if he were her own son.bring up somebody/raise somebody: · I don't need you to tell me how to bring up my son.· For five years we were neighbors, and we raised our kids together.be brought up (by somebody)/be raised (by somebody): · His father died when he was seven, and he was brought up by his mother.· I was born and raised in Alabama.brought up to do something (=taught to believe, think, or act in a particular way ): · I was brought up to trust people.· My parents brought me up to be truthful.brought up a Catholic/Christian etc (=brought up to believe in the Catholic/Christian religion): · I was raised a Catholic, but I don't go to church anymore.raise a family/children etc: · Grandpa raised a family of ten on seven dollars a week.· We should raise our daughters to be as confident as our menfolk.
the care of children while they are growing and developing - used especially in medical or educational contexts: · Men, in general, are as good at child-rearing as women.· Have you discussed child-rearing methods with your future husband?
the legal right to have your child living with you after your marriage has officially ended: have/get/gain custody (of somebody): · The father has custody in only 10% of cases.· Fearing her uncle would gain custody of the child, she went into hiding.· If you leave me, I'll get custody of the kids, because everyone knows you're sick.award/grant somebody custody (of somebody): · Waltman's wife had been granted temporary custody of their child after her husband's arrest.lose custody (of somebody): · I loved my three girls, and losing custody was the most traumatic thing that has ever happened to me.joint custody (=where both parents have equal rights to see and look after their child): · Tony insists he will seek joint custody of Joshua.
the legal right and responsibility to look after a child in your own home after you are divorced: · The courts awarded residency to Trisha's father.· The parent who has residency often loses touch with the other partner's parents, meaning that the children lose one set of grandparents.
to start talking about something that you want to say more about to start to talk about a subject during a conversation or meeting: bring up something: · She wished she'd never brought up the subject of money.bring something up: · If you think safety is a problem, I suggest you bring it up at the next meeting.
to mention a subject that people should start to discuss or think about: raise an issue/matter/question etc: · A number of important issues were raised at the conference.· The matter of whether or not the Royal Family should pay taxes was first raised in an article in the Times.
to mention a subject that may be embarrassing or upsetting, or may cause an argument: broach a subject/matter/question etc: · He decided not to broach the subject of divorce until his wife had recovered from her illness.broach something with somebody: · I think Susan is being bullied at school, but every time I try to broach the matter with her she refuses to talk about it.
to mention a new subject or idea before talking or writing about it in more detail: introduce a subject/idea/topic etc: · She introduced the subject of sex without any embarrassment.· Then Meredith discovered that the way to get Harriet relaxed and talking was to introduce the topic of animals.
to mix ideas, feelings, styles etc to have different qualities or feelings at the same time, or to do very different activities at the same time: combine something with something: · This is a computer system that combines maximum flexibility with absolute accuracy.combine something and something: · He designed the first great suspension bridge, an idea that combines beauty and function perfectly.
to contain different features or ideas, mixed together: · Her work is a mixture of classical and modern styles.· Billy's voice was a mixture of apprehension and indignation.
if you bring together two or more elements, ideas, or characteristics, you mix them so that they can be seen at the same time: · It is a marvellous book, which brings together all the necessary elements of romance and adventure.· These opposing views should be brought together in a single paragraph, to form the conclusion to your essay.
if a piece of work, a film, a book etc blends two or more features or characteristics, it mixes them successfully: blend something and something: · The ballet company's repertoire blends tradition and creative innovation.blend something with something: · Her first novel successfully blends a sense of innocence with overwhelming bitterness.
to show two very different characteristics or feelings at the same time, mixing them together: · Heraklion mingles traditional charm with a bustling centre of pavement cafes and shops.mingle something with something: · Mingling genuine news with gossip, she made a lively companion.
to combine or join two things together to form one thing: merge something with something: · The library profession is merging new techniques with old to produce an unbeatable combination of management skills.
to persuade someone that something is true, right, or good to make someone feel completely sure that something is true or right, especially when they doubted it before: · I knew it would be hard to convince my father, because he wanted me to go to university.convince somebody (that): · The government is trying to convince the public that it's getting tough on corruption.convince somebody of something: · In the end she convinced the jury of her innocence.
to make someone believe that something is true or right, especially when they doubted it before: persuade somebody (that): · He eventually managed to persuade me that the documents were genuine.· After this accident, it will be difficult for the government to persuade people that nuclear power stations are safe.persuade somebody of something: · We want to persuade them of the value of diplomacy and talks to resolve disputes.
to give enough information to make someone in authority believe that something is true: · Her explanation failed to satisfy the jury.satisfy somebody (that): · Applicants will have to satisfy the committee that they are suitable for the job.be satisfied with/that (=accept something as true): · The police said that they were satisfied with his story and let him go free.
to persuade someone to support your ideas or opinions, by making them believe that you are right, or by being nice to them: · He could not be won over by bribes or promises.win somebody over/win over somebody: · Cochran's arguments won over the jury.win sb over to: · Doctors who saw her work were quickly won over to her methods.
British /bring somebody around American to persuade someone to change their opinion so that they agree with you, especially by spending a long time talking to them and giving them reasons why you are right: · At first my parents didn't like the idea, but I think I've managed to bring them round.· I'll have to talk my mother round, but I'm sure she'll say yes.bring/talk sb round to: · In the end I brought him around to my point of view.
to change someone's opinion or beliefs about something, so that they begin to like it or believe it is right: · I didn't use to like Indian food, but Cathy's converted me.convert somebody to something: · Concerns about cruel farming methods converted her to vegetarianism.
to persuade a lot of people or most people to support what you are doing and believe that it is right - used especially in political contexts: · It's no use giving people short term sweeteners - what we have to do is to go out there and win hearts and minds.· If they succeed in winning the hearts and minds of the ethnic minorities here, they should sweep into power at the next election.
when something makes you remember something from the past to make someone remember a person, thing, or time from the past: · The perfume always reminded him of his mother.· Walking across the field reminded me of the happy summers I'd spent on my grandparents' farm.that reminds me of somebody/something (=say this when someone says or does something that makes you remember someone or something) spoken: · That reminds me of a joke I heard last week.
to remind someone of a person, experience, or time in your life: · I hate that smell - it makes me think of when I was in the hospital.· All this stuff just makes me think of Dan - I should get rid of it.· Baked beans always made her think of that first camping trip.
if events or experiences bring to mind something or call to mind something, they remind you of past events or experiences because they are very similar to them: · The case calls to mind the 1997 killing of a ten-year-old girl in upstate New York.· His account vividly brings to mind the descriptions of battles in Homer.
to remind you of someone or something from the past, especially in a way that makes you sad: · The town wanted to forget the war but the destroyed bridge was a painful reminder.be a reminder of: · She kept all his letters as a reminder of their time together.be a constant reminder: · The scar across his forehead was a constant reminder of the accident.
if something brings back memories or takes you back , it reminds you of a particular and often pleasant event or experience from your past that you thought you had forgotten: · These old pictures really bring back some memories.· It's years since I heard any Beatles' music - it really takes me back.bring back memories of something: · The order and discipline of the job brought back memories of his army days.take somebody back to something: · Staying in my old bedroom again takes me back to my childhood.
formal to remind someone of how they felt at a particular time in the past by producing a particular feeling, emotion, or memory in them: · The movie evokes a simpler time when life was less complicated.· David hardly needed any encouragement to visit the sea, since it still evoked for him the happiest memories.
if something such as a poem, a painting, or an image is evocative , it makes people remember a particular part of their past by producing a particular feeling, emotion, or memory in them: · The air was full of evocative smells of flowers and freshly cut grass.evocative of: · The painting was evocative of all the sun and bright colours of Provence.
if memories come flooding back , you suddenly remember them in a detailed way because of something that has happened: · As I began my speech all my teenage insecurities came flooding back. · He hadn't expected to see her, but he was surprised at how quickly memories of Paris came flooding back.
to make something available for people to buy also come/go on the market · We put our house on the market last September and we still haven't sold it.· The drug came on the market in the late 1990s and has been widely prescribed.· The car will probably sell for around $50,000 when it goes on the market.· Most wines are left to mature before they are put on the market.
to make something such as a house, business, or piece of land available for people to buy: · The historic property has been put up for sale.· After the merger, parts of the business are likely to be put up for sale.
if a company brings out a new product that they have made, they make it available for people to buy: bring out something: · Kodak brought out a camera which stores up to 100 images on a computer disc.bring something out: · The two cookbooks have sold well, and Doubleday is bringing them out in new paperback editions.
if a company launches a new product, they publicly announce, especially with a lot of advertising, that it is available for people to buy: · Fiat launched a tiny "city car" especially for Europe's narrow, crowded streets.· Fezza, the clothes designer, launched his first collection in 1980.
to print a book, magazine, or newspaper and make it available for people to buy: · Ladybird publish books for young children.· Amateur Photographer is published every Tuesday.· Rowling's latest Harry Potter novel sold millions of copies as soon as it was published.
if a company releases a record or film, it makes it available for people to buy or see: · Her new album will be released at the end of the month.· Carrey's new comedy is due to be released in the US very soon.
to help someone or something show a particular feeling or quality · Competitive games bring out my aggressive side.· Counsellors are specially trained to bring out people's innermost fears and emotions.bring out the best/ worst in somebody (=make them show their best or worst qualities) · For some reason, Christmas always seemed to bring out the worst in Dad.
to vomit also be sick British bring food or drink up from your stomach out through your mouth because you are ill, drunk, shocked etc: · Keith's had a particularly nasty form of the illness - he's even been throwing up with it.· One of my worst memories is of being sick in school assembly.· Just thinking about it makes me want to throw up.· The dog's been sick all over the carpet.throw something up: · I tried giving him some cool, boiled water, but he even threw that up.
to bring food or drink up from your stomach out through your mouth - used especially in medical contexts: · If she starts vomiting, contact the doctor immediately.
/barf American informal to bring food or drink up from your stomach out through your mouth because you are ill, drunk etc: · It smells like someone puked in here.· I could barely stand up without barfing.
to bring food or drink up from your stomach out through your mouth, especially just after eating or drinking: bring up something: · It is quite normal for your baby to bring up some milk after feeding.bring something/it up: · 'Did you try giving him steamed fish?' 'Yes, but he brought it all up again.'
if birds or animals regurgitate something they have just eaten, they bring it up through their mouth, for example in order to feed it to their young: · The chicks will feed on the partially-digested food regurgitated by the parent.
if you retch or heave , your stomach muscles move in an uncontrollable way as though you are going to vomit: · He was doubled over in pain, gasping and retching as if his insides were on fire.· The stench from the bed was enough to make Detective Saunders heave.
if you gag , your throat moves as though you are going to vomit, especially because you have tasted or smelled something very unpleasant: · I could hardly eat the fish without gagging.gag at/on: · Janir took a sip of the medicine and gagged at the vile taste.· Joe gagged on his first cigarette, red-faced and choking.
to start an old law, custom, system etc after a long time to start using a custom, system, law etc again, that was used in the past but then stopped: · Do you think they should bring back the death penalty?· They're talking about bringing back formal grammar teaching.
to start using a law or system again after you had previously stopped using it: · Many people think that student grants should be reintroduced.· They are reintroducing English as the official language in schools throughout the country.
to start or strengthen something such as an old practice, custom, or idea after it had begun to disappear, so that it becomes popular again: · a campaign to revive the tradition of holding a two-minute silence on Armistice Day· They are planning to revive the old Saint's Day parades through town.
to introduce an old law, rule etc that had been completely stopped: · The earlier restrictions on currency exchange have now been restored.
to start an old practice, custom, system etc again after it has not existed for a long time, especially because you think that a changed situation makes it necessary or useful again: · Old theories about the origin of the universe have recently been resurrected.· There's a growing drive to resurrect the ancient woodland tradition of charcoal burning.
to take someone or something from one place to another to have someone or something with you when you go to another place: · Don't forget to take your keys.· I've started taking a packed lunch to work to save money.take somebody/something to/out/into/home etc: · "Where's Dan?" "He's taken the car to the garage."· I can't stop, I've got to take the kids to school.· She was taken straight into the emergency room when we arrived.· Would you like me to take you home?· Are we allowed to take library books home with us?take somebody something: · I took Alice a cup of tea.take somebody/something with you: · Did he take the camera with him?· Take the dogs with you if you're going for a walk.
if someone brings a person or thing to the place where you are, they have that person or thing with them when they come: · I brought my Nikes - they're about the only decent shoes I have.· We've brought someone to see you!bring somebody to/into/out/home etc: · Everyone's bringing a bit of food and a bottle to the party.· When are you going to bring him in for his injections?· The only time we use the VCR is when they bring Joey to our house.· I brought some work home and tried to get it finished in the evening.bring somebody something: · Robert asked the waiter to bring him the check.bring somebody/something with you: · I hope he hasn't brought his brother with him.· Is it okay if I bring some clothes with me to wash?
to move large quantities of goods or large numbers of people from one place to another, especially over a large distance: · The plane is used for transporting military personnel.transport somebody/something to/from/across etc: · The company transports meat across the country in refrigerated containers.· Raw materials were transported to Phoenix from the reservations. · The incident raised concerns about the safety and security of nuclear weapons being transported through Europe.
to take letters, newspapers, goods etc to someone's home or office: · Your computer will be delivered between 9.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m.· How soon can you deliver?deliver something to somebody/something: · If your order is ready, it will be delivered to you tomorrow. · Unfortunately the package was delivered to the wrong address.
to take someone to a place and make sure they cannot escape or that they arrive there safely: escort somebody to/into/out etc: · The prisoner was escorted into the room by two police officers.· The guards escorted them to a waiting helicopter.· After he was sacked, he was escorted discreetly from the building by two senior managers.
if the police, guards, or people who are looking after someone whisk someone away they take them away from a place very quickly, especially in a car: · He refused to talk to reporters and was whisked away by the authorities to an undisclosed location. · Two police officers stood outside, waiting to whisk her away as soon as she came out.
to take someone from one place to another in a car or other road vehicle: drive somebody to/from/home etc: · The terrorists forced Mr Grey to drive them to the airport.· Tyson declined to give any comment to reporters and was driven away by a friend.· She didn't really want to drive herself to the doctor, so I said I'd take her.· Wayne usually drives Patti home from class because they live quite close to each other.
to take people or goods from one place to another by plane: fly somebody/something to/from/back etc: · His company flew him to Rio to attend the conference.· I'm not allowed to fly visitors into the National Park area without permission.· Medical equipment and food are being flown into the areas worst hit by the disaster.
to take goods a long distance to another place in a ship , plane, truck or train, so that they can be used or sold: ship something to/from/back etc: · About half of the whisky produced in Scotland is shipped to Japan and the US.· I'm a manufacturer, and I ship electronic goods across the Mexican border, so the new levies will definitely affect my business.
if a ship, plane, train, or road vehicle carries people or goods, it takes them from one place to another: · Air India carried 1.66 million passengers last year.· The Jeep was carrying six men from the artillery brigade. Only one survived.carry somebody/something to/from/across etc: · The ship was carrying a cargo of oil from Kuwait to Japan.· The train was carrying passengers from Moscow to St Petersburg.
to take someone or something back to the place where they came from: take somebody/something back · Paul asked the taxi driver to take him back to his hotel.· The dress was too big, so I took it back.· Would you like Daddy to take you back home?· You can take these CDs back with you.take back somebody/something · I have to take back the trailer I borrowed from Randy.· What would be a good present to take back for Anna?· Dee wanted a loaf to take back with her.
to bring someone or something back to the place where you are now or to your home: bring somebody/something back: · Mrs Ali will bring you back from school today.· I was going to ask if you could bring that pair of jeans back with you. · Why don't you bring Barbara back here?· Thanks -- I promise I'll bring it back tomorrow.bring back something: · When can you bring back those books I lent you?· They brought back some lovely cheese from France.· We're going to bring back some beer with us -- do you want anything else?
to bring or take something back to the place where you got it from: · Penny has still not returned the office keys.return something to something: · Sign and keep the top sheet, and return the blue sheet to the office.· If there is a problem with the computer, you can return it to the store.
to make someone take part in something to ask or encourage someone to take part in something, especially by encouraging them to do this: · I always try to involve the whole class.involve somebody in something: · A good manager will try to involve everyone in the decision-making process.· The school has gained improved exam results by involving parents more in their children's education.
to make someone become involved in a situation that they do not want to become involved in, for example an argument or a problem: · Don't go dragging me into your silly family arguments - sort it out yourself.· UN troops run the risk of being dragged into local policing problems.
to involve someone in an activity that they were not involved in before, especially so that they can provide help or advice: bring in somebody: · The President brought in Ken Khachigian to write a speech for the occasion.· The Japanese technicians were brought in because of their expertise in electronics.bring somebody in: · I don't think there's any need to bring the police in until we're sure the money is missing.
to teach people how they should think or behave to teach someone, especially a child or young person, how to behave or what to believe: teach somebody to do something: · When I was young, children were taught to treat older people with respect.teach somebody (that): · Joe's mother taught him that he could do anything, if only he tried hard enough.teach somebody something: · Parents need to teach their children the difference between right and wrong.
to teach people, especially over a long period of time, about things that will be helpful to them in life: · We need to educate people so that they understand the importance of a good, healthy diet.educate somebody about something: · Youngsters must be educated about the dangers of drugs.educate somebody to do something: · What we're trying to do is to educate young people to be responsible citizens.
to teach your child or children how to behave or think as they grow up: bring somebody up to do something: · I was brought up to spend money carefully and save as much as I could.· Stan had been brought up to believe that a man should work to support his wife.bring somebody up in the belief/conviction/knowledge that: · Alison was brought up in the belief that she was in some way superior to other children.
British /instill American formal to teach someone a way of thinking or behaving, especially relating to morals, good manners, over a long period of time: · We aim to teach the children discipline and instil a sense of duty.instil something in/into somebody: · We have tried to instil good manners in our children from an early age.· She instilled tremendous enthusiasm into all her students.
to teach someone to believe something by continuously repeating it over a long period of time, especially when they are tired, weak, or confused, so that they accept it without questioning it: · Mrs Davis accused the cult of having brainwashed her daughter.brainwash somebody into doing something: · For years we've been brainwashed by advertising into buying more and more things that we don't need.
to make someone think or react in a particular way by influencing their attitudes or reactions over a long period of time: condition somebody to do something: · He was conditioned to obey his father at all times.condition somebody into doing something: · The people have been conditioned into thinking that anyone from outside their community represents a threat to them.
to teach someone to accept a particular set of religious or political beliefs, without allowing them to discuss it, doubt it, or consider other possible beliefs: · Some politically active teachers were accused of trying to indoctrinate their students.indoctrinate somebody into doing something: · Citizens were indoctrinated into believing that their leader was the source of all wisdom and goodness.
to make people, organizations, or countries unite · President Clinton's rousing speech united the Democrats.· What united the two groups was their hatred of fascism in all its forms.· She and Picasso had always been friends, but now they shared a secret that united them even more.
if an event or a situation brings people together , it makes them have a closer, more friendly relationship with each other: bring somebody together: · What was it that first brought you two together? Your love of music?· In South Africa, cricket has been the one sport that has brought people together.
to persuade or encourage people to unite in order to fight for or against something: rally support/opposition: · The main effect of the new tax was to rally opposition to the government.· Recent news reports on the situation in the capital have helped rally support for the war.rally somebody: · Churchill's stirring speeches helped rally his countrymen to fight against the enemy.
to make two or more organizations join together, for example colleges, unions, or hospitals, in order to make a single one: · Worries have been expressed about the current trend of amalgamating sales teams.amalgamate something into something: · The 55 army battalions would be amalgamated into 23 units.
to make two companies or organizations join together to form a single one: · There are plans to merge the two most successful TV channels.merge something with something: · He wanted to merge his company with a South African mining firm.
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY Meaning 2nouns Add the seasoning and bring the sauce to the boil. Finally the meeting was brought to a close (=ended). Shea used diet and exercise to bring her weight under control. The behaviour of fans has brought discredit on English football. His actions brought disgrace on the family. You’ve brought enough dishonour on your family already without causing any more trouble. He faces six charges of bringing the game into disrepute. Acting has brought me enormous enjoyment. The case brought to the fore a lot of racial tensions. His proposals only came to fruition after the war. Many people have worked together to bring this scheme to fruition. They brought the baby home from the hospital on Friday. The killers will be brought to justice (=caught and punished). All these concerns need to be brought out into the open. We spent thousands of pounds getting the house up to scratch. He’s brought shame on the whole family. I had hoped that university would bring him out of his shell. A lot of money was spent to bring the building up to snuff. Strikers brought production to a standstill. He said that the main purpose of the Baha'i faith was to bring people together. She had her husband with her. You’d better bring your passport with you.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
· The treaty brought peace to both England and France.
· A bomb scare brought chaos to the town centre yesterday.
· The decision brought him great relief.
phrases (=especially something bad)· It is our responsibility to discuss how this conflict can be brought to an end.
(=especially a meeting)· At last the meeting was brought to a close.
(=used especially in law)· Juvenile cases need to be brought to a conclusion quickly.
(=make someone have power over a country)· The revolution brought to power a communist government.
(=catch and punish someone for their actions)· The authorities swore that the killers would be brought to justice.
· The people of the island were suddenly brought into contact with the outside world.
(=make it almost impossible for someone or something to continue)· A severe drought brought the country to its knees.
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES· The accusations against him were brought by two 18-year-old women.
· Justice Mayor ruled that she cannot bring a legal action for damages against the plaintiff.
(=make an appeal)· Mr Sarhadi, who has lived here for three years, has lodged an appeal against extradition.
· The new bridge has brought considerable benefits.
· For more than four hours they battled to bring the blaze under control.
Add the seasoning and bring the sauce to the boil.· There was not enough evidence to bring a case against him.
(also effect a change formal) (=cause change)· The war brought about radical social change.· Treatment is aimed at effecting a change in the child’s negative behaviour.
· Snow has caused chaos on the roads this morning.
(=make someone be brought to court for a crime)· Sometimes the victim of an assault does not want to press charges.
especially British English, raise a child especially American English· The cost of bringing up a child has risen rapidly.
· He scored again, bringing the game to a climax.
Finally the meeting was brought to a close (=ended).· Religious belief can bring comfort during times of stress.
formal (=complain in a formal, legal way)· Higgins brought a complaint against his former manager.
· Some of her actions have brought her into conflict with her managers.
· The doctors were unable to bring her back to consciousness.
(=start to use one)· Consultants were brought in to examine the building.
· The job brought me into contact with a lot of interesting people.
Shea used diet and exercise to bring her weight under control.· If you go later in the year, it will bring down the cost of your holiday.
(also bring somebody/something before a court)· Three teenage girls were brought before the court for robbing an elderly woman.
· Brazil's coffee crop begins to be harvested in May.
· It's clear that the bomb was intended to cause death and destruction.
· Digital cameras have added a new dimension to photography.
The behaviour of fans has brought discredit on English football. His actions brought disgrace on the family. You’ve brought enough dishonour on your family already without causing any more trouble. He faces six charges of bringing the game into disrepute. (=of a book, newspaper, or other product)· This special edition of the VW Beetle was produced in the 1970s.
(=make something end)· They began peace talks aimed at bringing an end to the civil war.
Acting has brought me enormous enjoyment. (=introduce a new idea for people to consider)· It all becomes more complicated once you bring money into the equation.
formal (=make something start to exist)· The state must follow the terms of the treaty that brought it into existence.
· Chomsky’s theories about language brought him fame.
· Firefighters took more than an hour to bring the fire under control.
(=make the flavour more noticeable)· The fruit is cooked to bring out the flavour.
The case brought to the fore a lot of racial tensions. His proposals only came to fruition after the war. Many people have worked together to bring this scheme to fruition.· Locals hope the discovery will bring prosperity and glory to the town.
(=force it to lose power)· It was a major scandal that nearly brought down the government.
(=make something or someone stop moving)· Paris was brought to a halt by striking transport workers.
(=make someone happy)· He wrongly believes that money can bring happiness.
(also get in the harvest) (=collect the crops from the fields)· They were working late into the night to get the harvest in.
They brought the baby home from the hospital on Friday. (=make people respect someone or something)· The bravery of these men has brought honour to their regiment.
· The heat wave brought about a massive increase in water consumption.
· The rebels fought to bring independence to East Africa.
(=say an issue should be discussed)· Some important issues were raised at the meeting.
(=make someone feel joy)· Her children have brought her great joy.
The killers will be brought to justice (=caught and punished). (=to take a lawsuit against someone to a court)· A former employee brought a lawsuit against the company claiming unfair dismissal.
· The government will introduce legislation to force brewers to list the ingredients in their beers.
· He always carried the stone in his pocket; he reckoned it brought him luck.
(also rekindle/revive memories formal) (=make you remember something)· For many older people, the film brought back memories of the war.
(=tell someone about something)· It has been brought to my notice that employees are smoking in the restrooms.
· This will bring the number of jobs lost at the company to 85.
All these concerns need to be brought out into the open.· She was praised for her efforts to bring peace to the region.
(=land it)· He ran out of fuel and had to bring the plane down on a road leading to the village.
(=give someone pleasure)· His singing has brought pleasure to millions.
(=put pressure on them)· These groups have brought pressure to bear on the government.
· You may take proceedings to enforce payment.
(=prosecute them)· The police did not bring a prosecution against him.
(=make people doubt it)· He brought into question all the principles on which the Soviet system was based.
· The decision provoked an angry reaction from the local tourist industry.
(=make someone ill)· Wheat is one of the foods that are most likely to cause a reaction.
(=make them realize what is happening around them or true)· She was brought back to reality by the pain in her ankle.
· The appeal for aid brought a big response from the West.
(=cause someone to get rewards)· Winning the title brings huge financial rewards.
(=cause ruin for someone)· Her behaviour brought ruin on her family.
· To have won both awards in the same year gives us great satisfaction.· Yet children also bring immense rewards and satisfaction.
We spent thousands of pounds getting the house up to scratch. He’s brought shame on the whole family. I had hoped that university would bring him out of his shell.· The affair has brought about a shift in the government’s attitude towards immigration.
A lot of money was spent to bring the building up to snuff. Strikers brought production to a standstill. (=deliberately start talking about it)· You brought the subject up, not me.
(=make someone cry)· This unexpected kindness brings tears to my eyes.
He said that the main purpose of the Baha'i faith was to bring people together. (=start talking about it)· It’s still a very difficult topic to raise.
· Police arrested more than 200 protesters yesterday, bringing the total detained to nearly 500.
· The people who were responsible for this crime must be brought to trial.
· The government is spending more on projects to cut unemployment.
(=to give someone all the newest information about something) Our magazine will keep you up to date with fashion.
Our magazine will keep you up to date with fashion. (=to make something more modern) The old system should be brought up to date.
The old system should be brought up to date. She had her husband with her. You’d better bring your passport with you.· The scheme was brought about by the need to replace dying trees and a desire for a comprehensive improvement scheme.· Even if animosity worked miracles in bringing about good grades, would it be worth it?· Surely an early start on atoms and molecules must somehow be brought about.· And it was that very Goddess of Love who brought about what next happened.· A change in this situation can only be brought about by a change in attitude throughout the profession.· Thus began a series of violent public demonstrations that brought about severe property damage, bloodshed, and death.· This one is about the difficulty of extricating oneself from Internet entanglements, and specifically about bringing e-mail exchanges to an end.· The therapy works by increasing the healing and life energy within the body, bringing about better health.
· Sapan had brought along a couple of passengers too.· Each winner brought along 50 classmates.· Pam has come down for a day of shopping, bringing along our adopted younger sister Kath.· Water, oxygen, and food will be brought along from Earth at a cost of several thousand dollars per pound.· He was genially detached, as though brought along to Sleet for no better reason than to admire and be pleasant.· A light jacket is good to bring along, as the weather is often chilly this time of year.· Bring along, too, a sample of your pond water for analysis.· It would be necessary to bring along some class members - a fee will be paid.
· City's caretaker Tony Book prepares for the assault by bringing back Hinchcliffe at full-back.· Sometimes they brought back white, grayish earth-a piece of the morning star-as proof.· The Apollo astronauts brought back rock samples that enabled various craters to be dated.· Returning brought back the pain, but it also brought home to her how far she had traveled.· Managers now dutifully bring back the brief.· Anderson restored the helicopter to intelligent control, brought back the power, and nursed us gently away from the trees.· The beauty spot brings back horrific memories for the couple; memories of a night they were not meant to survive.· This time you bring back a whole box of plugs to put under the counter.
· If only the bar wasn't brought down quite so hard on everyone's head.· And he is not yet so low that he can not bring down many a better man.· Supplies could be put in orbit and brought down as needed by a braking system.· Fuchs believes the time could be brought down to nanoseconds.· It would need to be brought down from the attic, which was a job for Dooley BarIowe.· Munich had inspired a last-ditch attempt to bring down Chamberlain and save the peace.· The next morning the two came, brought down from the mountain by Zephyr.
· From Sunday lunch-time to breakfast today, their mountain of prevaricating committees have laboured without bringing forth even a mouse.· What horrors will it bring forth?· It brought forth the age of written constitutions and codified basic rights.· Any kind of injury brings forth the repairing response, happily for us.· The engram bank may be balky but enough asking will bring forth any data in it sooner or later.· Alex fidgeted impatiently as Miles was brought forth on a stretcher, ignoring the welfare of the Base Coordinator completely.· Well, the first loss to Kentucky in 75 years and an imminent losing season is bringing forth a rude reality check.
· The pregnant women directive was brought forward in one form by the Commission.· The woman was brought forward, and the process was repeated.· Some of these statutes were brought forward, like the better known acts of state, by the Crown.· Remanfing accounts-generally, the balance sheet accounts-are then balanced, and the balance is brought forward to begin the new year.· Magnox nuclear power stations will remain open, and the planned nuclear review is to be brought forward by a year.· The debit or credit balance in each account must be determined and brought forward to begin the next accounting period.· Nobody who brings forward biological causes supposes that they replace social causes.· This meant he had to bring forward some of his morning chores.
· This plane brings home the squadron's support staff after a 3-month stint in the desert.· But I go to the library and bring home all these books.· Being for once in the mood to get things right, Phoebe had brought home from the library a book about dragonflies.· Of all the elements in the skyscraper, these bricks most brought home the fact that this building was handmade.· Then he had been brought home, paralysed from the waist down, embittered and resentful.· The power of eye-to-eye contact with a newborn has been brought home to us repeatedly.· They did not know at the beginning of the week how much they would bring home at the end.· The campaign had some of the same characteristics as the remarkable group effort that brought home the stranded astronauts of Apollo 13.
· Even so the sum of money Minton had donated was so large that drinkers had to be brought in from the street.· Extra police had been brought in, but the Bridgeport mob grew by the minute.· Fresh tea was brought in for her, and when she said she must go, Basil took her home.· Dolan could bring in yet another partner to raise money.· Male speaker Twenty birds have been brought in and more must have died.· He was already there at my apartment when I was brought in.· He didn't like journalists, but he needed the money they brought in.· There was a knock, and the navy and the green sweaters were both brought in by the scuzzy detective.
· Just the helpless-looking type to bring out Al Moore's protective instincts.· Combat games can bring out the best and the worst in human nature.· The 20 had been brought out to absorb the quantities of low-speed Vikings they were getting.· Whenever I leave the whole thing under the coverlet she immediately searches for the box and brings out the lamb.· Yet it was not an unsuccessful attempt to bring out the best in his audience.· Take them home and wash them in the sink to bring out their richest color.· While waiting he brought out a penknife and began whittling away a table-top.· Miss Sadie enjoyed the bath story so much, she brought out a lace handkerchief to wipe her eyes.
· An annual scheme brings together major employers in the engineering industry and students from schools, or more usually, colleges.· But you have to bring together the running, rapping and rhyming with reading writing and arithmetic.· It brings together occupational, social, clinical and cognitive psychologists.· Kirstein was an artistic matchmaker in the manner of Diaghilev, bringing together choreographers, composers and visual artists.· If they are in different departments they must be brought together physically, whatever departmental objections are raised at first.· The membership of the teams is bringing together a unique combination of experience and expertise in developing services for carers.· The overall results have been brought together in three major reviews by Krikelas, Hafter and Markey.· In this way it brings together objectives and resources in order to meet organisational goals.
· I watched with interest as rifles were brought up from the cellar and sandbags were filled.· Clicking on various tabs brings up different types of information, from stock charts to weather maps to news briefs.· He had been brought up with a lot of fine furniture and had always been conscious of its value.· When a female mates with an attractive male, he works less hard and she works harder at bringing up the young.· It was eventually agreed that I could be allowed to bring up the subject.· The proposed balanced-budget constitutional amendment will be brought up in February or early March, he said.· She says bringing up three children plus two career moves her husband works for a computer firm strung out her studies.· The players who were brought up were not usually the best prospects but simply the furthest along.
NOUN· Also, there are clear benefits from bringing proposed actions together in a formal strategic analysis and long-term financial plan.· In bringing this action, we did what we had to do.· She brought an assault action against Caan but later dropped the charge.· Individuals may also bring a private civil action against an employer for violations.· What is surprising is that alarm bells within the bank did not bring action earlier.· A few minutes earlier Helguera's dipping 30-yarder had brought David James into action for the first time.· Tudor Grange agreed to indemnify the bank should any of the other plaintiffs try and bring an action.· A landlord can not normally bring an action for trespass as the tenant is the person who has possession.
· Seeing Ken there would automatically bring attention from the National Press.· Hu brought this to my attention.· It was singing that brought Reese early attention.· Children learn to repeat the things that bring them attention.· All incidents should be brought to the attention of your employer.· And naturally Nixon, and anything else that anybody brought to his attention.· In order to encourage the internal generation a ideas, senior management must provide a clear mechanism for bringing ideas to their attention.· The meeting took place in Manhattan a few weeks ago to bring attention to new medicines that are helping schizophrenics avoid hospitalization.
· Place the saucepan with the milk over the heat and bring to the boil.· Once or twice a day it gets brought to a boil and then all the bacteria are killed.· Pour in the stock, bring to the boil and turn down the heat.· Add water and bring to a boil.· Heat the milk, cream and chocolate until melted then bring to the boil.· Tip into a small pan and bring to the boil.· Add water, garlic, parsley, pepper sauce and salt; bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
· Over time, integration into the global economy is more likely to bring about change.· It was only a dim personification: something vague and immense which with its motion brought about change and therefore was alive.· A change in this situation can only be brought about by a change in attitude throughout the profession.· The crisis brought about a change in the government policy for dealing with the Queretaro maquilas.· Recent reforms could bring about significant changes in the organisation of the National Health Service and in the delivery of care.· The technical difficulty in bringing the changes to fruition says something about how dramatic they are.· You can bring back the change.
· The demand from Labour was sparked by fury over plans to bring back charges for customers in credit.· Teacher Shelaine Goss filed a complaint, and the state brought charges Feb. 5.· Sir Nicholas Fairbairn says that women who bring false charges should be named.· She sought then to deal with the situation quietly, but brought charges recently after the man she had accused was promoted.· The new season will also bring admission charge to Museum of Flight, £2 for adults and £1 children and concessions.· They have said they expect to bring additional charges after a federal grand jury meets next Wednesday to review the evidence.· Often, when complaints were made, the police brought counter-charges and more often than not won.· Hale was permitted to retire quietly, but after a public outcry he was brought back to face charges.
· That marriage brought her two children but ended in divorce.· And then, thank heaven, people will have somewhere decent to bring up their children.· He was looking at the loins that had brought forth his first child.· He brought the children to the bishop for confirmation.· How do you bring up a child like that?· The company provided a coach to bring children back to this country.· If we believe this, I think it makes the challenge of bringing up adopted children an easier task.
· But at least they had been brought into contact with other sufferers.· The war brought them into unexpected contact with the outside world.· But when water levels rise, after heavy rain, the caves flood, bringing water into contact with the pollutants.· The slight raising of the Iron Curtain brought cultural contacts with the West.· Invigorating because it brings you in direct contact with your money and your government.· The victim was brought into contact with the glass and serious lacerations were caused.· Very backward countries, where life had not changed for centuries, were suddenly brought into contact with highly developed civilizations.
· It took around fifty officers two hours to bring it under control.· An incendiary device exploded setting fire to furniture, but the blaze was brought under control.· We can easily bring this condition under control.· The fire was brought under control, preventing further destruction in a neighbouring classroom.· Serious fires in one wing and the engineering workshops had been brought under control, said Mr Lewis.· During the eighteenth century the irregular Cossack hosts were gradually brought under control and absorbed into the regular army.· The accidental appearance of a reinforcer strengthens any behavior in progress and brings it under the control of current stimuli.· More than 100 firefighters fought for four hours to bring the blaze under control.
· He was brought off before the end of a rare defeat and the emotional scars were apparent for weeks after that.· The war brought a sudden end to the Great Depression.· In 1834, as we have already seen, he brought to an end his six-year occupation of the Danubian Principalities.· We believe it will take more than just gentle persuasion to bring an end to over-specification and waste.· Nobody really expected that the announcement of a unilateral cease-fire would bring an immediate end to the fighting.· There is one encounter worth mentioning before we bring to an end this account of Lewis in 1939.· But the account of his moral fall and spiritual regeneration has brought a sudden end to all my sympathy.· Almost certainly, the bankruptcy wave of 1991-93 will bring an end to socialised credit.
· And none of the killers has been brought to justice.· Angela Lansbury must be brought to justice for the bloodbath that is Cabot Cove.· The appeal also argued that the judges did not take into account the public demand for Suharto to be brought to justice.· We have dedicated ourselves to bringing justice to the person or persons responsible for her death.· We should have produced campaigns by now to identify and bring to justice the inevitable sanctions-busters.· I would bring justice to the city.· The announcement shocked the nation, and many people hoped the murderers would be brought to justice.
· It brings a lot of life to the town.· An ad campaign brought to life.· He needs something to bring him back to life something to live for.· Using his clipped voice and precise prose, he brings to life conflicts and tragedies from far-flung locations.· Virgo: an unexpected outing could have far-reaching consequences, bringing romance into your life.· A shelf for decorative plates running at picture rail height will instantly bring an interior to life.· The best-known example is Java, a programming language from Sun Microsystems that can bring web pages to life.
· He got off too lightly at the time and history has not brought his memory to full justice.· How her memory brought me my memory.· The stink assailed his nostrils, bringing back memories of that last visit and what it had done for him.· Medically prescribed drugs - essential though they may be - sometimes bring about confusion or memory loss.· He says that being at Barrow Wake does bring back bad memories.· But I haven't bothered with dresses for so long - it brings back some happy memories of my young days.· In a recent defence of investment in education, Stonier brought back memories of the early 1960s.· The streets bring back memories, though the buildings here have changed.
· I want to be the one to bring the news.· This expansion brings elements of Journal news coverage to an additional four million people who buy these newspapers.· You bring us news of what the public prints Think fit to say upon our royal performance?· Every day brings news of breathtaking progress in science and technology that is changing the way we work and live.· He would go himself and bring back some news before they even knew that he had gone.· The California Bar Association brings us worse news.· With it he brought good news to first-time buyers, who could save up to £600 on the purchase of their first home.· Mendl brought news from his hometown.
· This would bring financial pressure to bear on his friends and family, and besides it was profitable.· The group announced an advertising campaign to bring public pressure on lawmakers to sign the pledge.· In public sector schools in the late 1980s, shortages of government funding were bringing pressures to charge fees.· Lock lid in place and bring to high pressure.· Workers have their own organisations which can bring pressure to bear on governments and make demands on the state.· As consumers in a capitalist society we have great power to bring pressure to bear.· Nevertheless, the sheep ranchers had their rights, and brought added pressure on the Biological Survey for government intervention.
VERB· Even Jimmy Savile, the man who helped bring them here, couldn't keep up with them.· It was arguably one of those times, rare in recent years, that a California law helped bring change nationwide.· And that could help to bring an early end to the recession for the traders.· Intel is expected to reverse part of that charge this quarter, which will help bring expenses down.· Artefacts help to bring vividness to understanding but they need considerable explanation to make them really meaningful.· The Incas also had gold, but it helped bring about their downfall.· To be sure, these projects have helped to bring in tourists.· The recall helped to bring Tom Volgy to the city council, and later he became mayor.
· We are trying to bring people together.· Every effort is being made to try to bring the two sides together.· We felt it was our duty to try and bring Frank back to himself.· So extraordinary is this fact that we shall approach it from sev-eral perspectives to try to bring its enormity within our grasp.· So small and large record companies all try to bring their music to the market place for an audience to buy.· Chris, played by Hackett, tries to bring the men together again but their friendship is over.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► bring somebody up short/with a start► bring something ↔ back► bring something ↔ back► bring something ↔ back► bring somebody ↔ back► bring it on► bring charges/a lawsuit/a court case/a prosecution/a claim (against somebody)► bring somebody out of himself/herselfPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► take/bring somebody/something along► look like something the cat dragged/brought in► come into focus/bring something into focus► come into force/bring something into force► bring something home to somebody/come home to somebody► fall into line/bring somebody into line► bring a child into the world
1a)to take something or someone with you to the place where you are now, or to the place you are talking about: - He and Stapleton can associate to their hearts' content and that's something to bring a smile to his face.
- It brought a smile to her lips.
- Nothing was more likely to bring a smile to his face than being told he was talked about.
- She invented a hundred little things to make him happy, to bring a smile to his face.
- The thought brought a smile to his face.
- Their screams of horror and cries for mercy only brought a smile to my face.
- We thank him profusely, and manage to bring a smile to his face.
- His dumb loyalty brought tears to my eyes.
- Just remembering it brings tears to my eyes 20 years later.
- The pain of the short trip brought tears to my eyes.
- The thought of his wasting all that training brought tears to my eyes.
- The tune moved through her mind and body, bringing tears to her eyes.
- The very word brings tears to your eyes.
- They brought tears to her eyes, but tears of pain soon welled up from an overwhelming sense of despair.
- This unexpected kindness brings tears to my eyes.
- A $ 7 parking fee and an automatic $ 12. 15 tip brought the total to $ 93. 15.
- By the time it was eventually closed in 1988, new investors had brought the total to £116 million.
- Cruz also said Muni planned to hire at least 12 additional safety staffers, bringing the total to 72.
- It is estimated that this element would bring the total to over 20,000.
- Michael Forbes of New York, already had declared his opposition to Gingrich, bringing the total to four.
- More than 30 square miles have been annexed into the city, bringing the total to 193.
- The armed forces are said to have sent an extra 2,000 troops to the border area, bringing the total to 3,500.
- But I just couldn't bring myself to do it.
- He had died somewhere on the way to his next case, and Quinn could not bring himself to feel sorry.
- I debated with myself but in the end, I could not bring myself to pack up and leave.
- Rain could not bring herself to put this to the test.
- She could not bring herself to fall down the house stairs.
- The New-York Historical Society couldn't bring itself to do that.
- The teakettle made a brisk whistling sound, but John Wade could not bring himself to move.
- This little subterfuge the guard put into motion somehow he could not bring himself to do it.
- Campaigning can bring political influences to bear on the students that might affect them detrimentally. 3.
- Employers brought maximum pressure to bear on workers in order to restore order: recalcitrant strikers faced lock-outs.
- He brought undue pressure to bear on his parents by giving them an entirely misleading account of the documents.
- He could not bring his mind to bear on the distant world her handwriting suggested.
- He resisted the pain, tried to bring the weapon to bear.
- Mummy and I will bring our guns to bear.
- Short of a hostile military intervention in Kosovo, there are other ways of bringing outside power to bear.
- Workers have their own organisations which can bring pressure to bear on governments and make demands on the state.
- But, you know, we were the enemy, or something and he was out to bring home the bacon.
- Local boys Hong Kong made good their pledge to bring home the bacon for retiring coach Jim Rowark.
- With the rector, however, Arthur still can not bring the conversation around to the confession he once planned to make.
- Food brought me back to the human face.
- He had felt ashamed the first time he put it on: it brought him back to his ugliness.
- Polishing with a soft cloth will bring the surface back to life.
- She brings the papers back to her office and shuts the door.
- This brings us back to the expressive order.
- We must bring that cup back to Oxfordshire.
- Which brings us back to red wine.
- Which brings us back to why this period is one of some urgency.
- Following assessment of the responses to our discussion paper, we will bring forward legislation to achieve this.
- Home Secretary Kenneth Clarke wants to bring forward plans to change the law in the new year.
- It will bring forward legislation in the coming parliamentary session to introduce student loans, partially replacing grants, from autumn 1990.
- The jury was unable to bring in a verdict on the remaining six defendants.
- Ingram always seems to bring out the best in his players.
- And Vince was obviously a great coach; he brought out the best in his team and whoever played him.
- But the Washington Wizards have a way of bringing out the best in their opponents.
- But, says Markert, there is something about one-way communication that can also bring out the worst in people.
- Campaigns seem to bring out the worst in Bob Dole.
- It brings out the best in us.
- Maybe something like they tend to bring out the best in us.
- So, to bring out the best in your cooking make sure you use the purest soy sauce, Kikkoman Soy Sauce.
- Yet it was not an unsuccessful attempt to bring out the best in his audience.
- The people responsible for the accident must be brought to account.
- But when it was over, Cronin called me to account.
- Inevitably, Whitney and the board called him to account.
- It is a summary remedy which should enable a person in default to be brought swiftly to account.
- Promotion panels, search committees, nominating bodies, nobody calls them to account.
- The debate is intended to bring the Government to account.
- Adventureland brings alive the world of Caribbean pirates.
- It was one of the other students who brought your misbehaviour to my attention.
- The case brought sexual harassment to the public's attention.
- The reviews provide a way for companies to bring their trade concerns to the attention of the government.
- Californian neuroscientist John Lilly may have done most to bring Ketamine to our attention.
- Hu brought this to my attention.
- In order to encourage the internal generation a ideas, senior management must provide a clear mechanism for bringing ideas to their attention.
- Kramer brought it to his attention years ago.
- So many people were bringing it to my attention I figured something had to go my way.
- The computer flags any bodies that have moved during the observing session and brings them to the attention of the operator.
- There've always been plenty of kindly brother officers to bring it to my attention.
- We first brought it to your attention in January last year and we were delighted with your response.
- But, you know, we were the enemy, or something and he was out to bring home the bacon.
- Local boys Hong Kong made good their pledge to bring home the bacon for retiring coach Jim Rowark.
- As consumers in a capitalist society we have great power to bring pressure to bear.
- In London Channel 4 journalists and Insight News, the production company, brought pressure to bear.
- It is no longer our job to criticize or bring pressure to bear.
- On his eastern border, Ine brought pressure to bear on the eastern Saxons who were sheltering exiles from his kingdom.
- Those groups have brought pressure to bear on government to provide resources or pursue policies to the benefit of their members.
- Workers have their own organisations which can bring pressure to bear on governments and make demands on the state.
- New democracies have come into being since the end of the Cold War.
- Angelina was determined to bring Sir Thomas to book as soon as she could.
- Nor has Mr Wahid's government made much progress in bringing the army to book for human-rights offences.
- The House can rest assured that the Government will take every action possible to bring villains to book.
- He brings a bottle of bubbly and a basketball.
- I've brought a bottle with me and put it in the fridge.
- Now that we are a little more prosperous, the habit of bringing a bottle seems to have dropped off.
- Sergio had brought a bottle of wine.
- The first woman to reply told me to bring a bottle of wine.
- The Treasury, however, conspicuously failed to bring a bottle to this party.
- Now I think we should bring down the curtain on this little episode, and go to bed.
- Among stocks, only the railroads paid dividends on a regular basis.
- And the strategy appears to be paying dividends.
- Blue chip refers to firms with long track records for turning profits and paying dividends.
- Fortified by his second election victory Adenauer adhered to his policies, which continued to pay dividends.
- If they are given a vote of confidence this season it could bring dividends.
- One thing is certain, as the competition increases, worldwide reputation for quality and service will pay dividends.
- Only three of the stocks on the list paid dividends, and the highest of those was 70 cents a share annually.
- Our advertising sales structures have been reshaped, and this is already paying dividends.
- The council will need more money to put the regulations into effect.
- He was the first football manager to appreciate the importance of such harmony and to put it into effect.
- It had developed contingency plans before the incident and put them into effect when water in the mine began to overflow.
- One of them should be chosen and be put rapidly into effect.
- So far, 24 of the 35 nations needed to put the treaty into effect have ratified it.
- The Hague conference is the last chance to determine how to put the accord into effect.
- The possibility of judicial review is constantly in the mind of Ministers and officials when preparing legislation and putting it into effect.
- To put these contentions into effect the applicant made two applications in the district court to which the cases had been transferred.
- We need to raise at least £50,000 to put our plans into effect.
- Snelling's aim was to bring politicians to heel by limiting their ability to impose taxes.
- As you know it's the only thing that brings Gesner to heel.
- Given the fragility of Mr Wahid's government, U.S. pressure intended to bring the military to heel should be calibrated.
- Some one who can bring you to heel when you need it.
- The best illustrations of this are in societies where the authorities bring defaulters to heel directly by the power of their curse.
- Sinatra brought the house down when he sang "New York, New York."
- She nearly brought the house down when I scrounged another biscuit and put her through her repertoire of tricks.
- The Great One almost brought the house down in his return to Southern California.
- This comeback brought the house down.
- Topping the bill was Dangerous Dan the fire eater, but it was the finish that brought the house down.
- The recession has brought many companies to their knees.
- He yelled for union solidarity to support the strike and to bring management to their knees, but to no avail.
- It eventually came to light that the CIA had information about a security problem.
- But as Judge Priore's investigation continues, more mysteries come to light.
- Few such blemishes, given the secrecy of organizational practice, came to light.
- However, very interesting dynamics regarding the competition and market structure are coming to light.
- It is a complete mystery to everyone how the following gems came to light in 1989.
- The debate might have been clarified by study of the relevant Sanskrit texts: but these came to light only slowly.
- The problem came to light when an ambulance was delayed attending an emergency at Harwood-in-Teesdale, just before Christmas.
- The relationship came to light when a mysterious note was handed to a barrister at an earlier hearing.
- This came to light in the present century during widening and repair operations.
- Himmelwright brings his argument into line with the visual evidence.
- Many times he was brought low and felt near to death.
- The proud would be brought low and the humble exalted.
- Each ornament on their Christmas tree brings to mind the friend or relative that gave it.
- Wiesel's speech called to mind the victims of the Holocaust.
- But they were shocked that just over one in ten could bring the day to mind.
- But whose ministry is it to bring things to mind and to convict?
- For some reason, the book brings Don Quixote to mind, charging in from the right.
- I can still bring it to mind, with lines of people coming off the hillsides and on to the road.
- Red and green, of course, bring the holidays to mind.
- Remembering them brought back to mind the Wainfleet item.
- Weiss' comment brings several thoughts to mind, about a subject on which little thinking has been done.
- What brings this all to mind is something that happened recently at the convenience store.
- No harm in taking Evans down a peg.
- Dad was bringing up the rear to make sure no one got lost.
- The funeral hearse was followed by cars full of friends, and a company of Life Guards brought up the rear.
- We all followed our guide up the path, Marcus and I bringing up the rear.
- Chivvying the staff of the Villa Russe into the tea room with refreshments, Auguste brought up the rear.
- Four men-at-arms rode alongside, and bringing up the rear was another monk herding a flock of sheep and goats.
- He led the way, followed by an ebullient Christina and Elaine, with James sullenly bringing up the rear.
- He was tired of bringing up the rear in the march of civilization.
- One by one they climbed in, Delaney first, Nell in the middle, with Andrevitch bringing up the rear.
- The unmistakable figure of the immaculate Captain Trentham brought up the rear.
- They fall in beside him and start up the hill to the induction center, the cop bringing up the rear.
- The touches or larger areas of primary colours that throw the figures into relief are now less strident, more resonant.
- A moment later, realising she was teetering on the brink of self-pity, she brought herself up short.
- A moment later, though, and she was bringing herself up short.
- But Blue brings himself up short, realizing that they have nothing really to do with Black.
- However, never bring a preclear up short on this material.
- She has a red face and a manner that pulls people up short.
- This brings us up short at the outset of our study.
- David brought the truck to a shuddering stop.
- What is it that you just can't seem to bring yourself to stop doing?
- The rapid growth of the cities brings in its train huge health and crime problems.
- They had learned that every sin causes fresh sin; every wrong brings another in its train.
Did you bring an umbrella? It was the first time Joey had ever brought a girl home. They brought news of further fighting along the border.bring somebody/something to somebody/something Is it OK if I bring some friends to the party?bring somebody/something with you For some reason, Jesse had brought a tape recorder with him. b)to get something for someone and take it to thembring somebody something Can you bring me another beer? Robert asked the waiter to bring him the check. While she was in prison, friends used to bring her books.bring somebody/something to somebody/something He expects me to bring everything to him.► see thesaurus at take2 a)to make a particular situation exist, or cause a particular feeling: efforts to bring peace to the region The strikes are expected to bring chaos. The senator’s speech brought an angry response from civil rights groups. b)to cause someone or something to reach a particular state or conditionbring something to an end/close/halt/conclusion (=make something stop) The trial was swiftly brought to an end. It was the war that first brought him to power (=made him have power over a country). So far the US has been unable to bring him to justice (=make him be punished for his actions). Bring the sauce to the boil (=heat it until it boils). The country had been brought to its knees (=caused to be in such a bad condition that it is almost impossible to continue).3[always + adverb/preposition] to make something move in a particular directionbring something up/down/round etc Bring your arm up slowly until it’s level with your shoulder. The storm brought the old oak tree crashing down.4[always + adverb/preposition] if something brings people to a place, it makes them go there: The discovery of gold brought thousands of people to the Transvaal.what brings you here? (=used to ask why someone is in a particular place) What brings you here on a night like this?5to make something available for people to use, have, enjoy etc: The expansion of state education brought new and wider opportunities for working class children.bring something to somebody/something The government is launching a new initiative to bring jobs to deprived areas.bring somebody something It’s a good sign – let’s hope it will bring us some luck.6if a period of time brings a particular event or situation, the event or situation happens during that time: The 1930s brought unemployment and economic recession. Who knows what the future will bring?7bring charges/a lawsuit/a court case/a prosecution/a claim (against somebody) to begin a court case in order to try to prove that someone has done something wrong or is legally responsible for something wrong: Survivors of the fire later brought a billion-dollar lawsuit against the company. The police say they are planning to bring charges against him.8bring a smile to somebody’s lips/face to make someone smile: Her words brought a sudden smile to his lips.9bring tears to somebody’s eyes to make someone start to cry: The pain brought tears to his eyes.10bring the total/number/score etc to something used when saying what the new total etc is: This brings the total to 46.11cannot/could not bring yourself to do something to feel unable to do something because it would upset you or someone else too much: She still can’t bring herself to talk about it.12spoken used when saying that something is the next thing that you want to talk aboutthat/this/which brings me to ... This brings me to the main point of today’s meeting.13if a programme is brought to you by a particular television or radio company, they broadcast it or make itsomething is brought to you by somebody This programme is brought to you by the BBC.14bring something to bear (on/upon something) formal to use something, for example your power, authority, or your knowledge, in a way that will have a big effect on something or someone: The full force of the law was brought to bear on anyone who criticized the government.15bring home the bacon informal to earn the money that your family needs to liveCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2nounsbring peace/war· The treaty brought peace to both England and France.bring chaos· A bomb scare brought chaos to the town centre yesterday.bring somebody pleasure/joy/pain/grief etc· The decision brought him great relief.phrasesbring something to an end/halt (=especially something bad)· It is our responsibility to discuss how this conflict can be brought to an end.bring something to a close (=especially a meeting)· At last the meeting was brought to a close.bring something to a conclusion (=used especially in law)· Juvenile cases need to be brought to a conclusion quickly.bring somebody to power (=make someone have power over a country)· The revolution brought to power a communist government.bring somebody to justice (=catch and punish someone for their actions)· The authorities swore that the killers would be brought to justice.bring somebody into contact with somebody/something· The people of the island were suddenly brought into contact with the outside world.bring something/somebody to their knees (=make it almost impossible for someone or something to continue)· A severe drought brought the country to its knees.THESAURUSbring to take something or someone to the place where you are now, or the place where you are going: · Have you brought your ticket with you?· He asked his father if he could bring a friend to stay.take to move something to another place, or help someone go to another place: · I took a book with me to read on the train.· He was taken to hospital by ambulance.get (also fetch especially British English) to go to another place and come back with something or someone: · I went upstairs to get my jacket.· Joseph told me to fetch the doctor, so I ran to the village.bring something ↔ about phrasal verb to make something happen SYN cause: How can we bring about a change in attitudes? A huge amount of environmental damage has been brought about by the destruction of the rainforests.bring somebody/something ↔ along phrasal verb to take someone or something with you when you go somewhere: You’re welcome to bring along a friend. I’ve brought some pictures along to show you.bring somebody/something around/round phrasal verb1bring the conversation around/round to something to deliberately and gradually introduce a new subject into a conversation: I’ll try to bring the conversation around to the subject of money.2to make someone become conscious again: I slapped his face a couple of times to try to bring him round.3to manage to persuade someone to do something or to agree with you: She won’t listen to me. Let’s see if Sue can bring her round.bring around/round to I’m sure I can bring him around to our point of view.4to bring someone or something to someone’s house: I’ll bring the books around tomorrow.bring back phrasal verb1bring something ↔ back to start to use something again that was used in the past SYN reintroduce: The city council has decided to bring back the old electric trams. Bringing back the death penalty has done absolutely nothing to reduce crime.2bring something ↔ back to make you remember something: The trip brought back a lot of happy memories. Seeing those pictures on TV brought it all back to me.3bring something ↔ back to take something or someone with you when you come back from somewherebring something back for somebody Don’t forget to bring something back for the kids.bring somebody back something If you’re going to the store, could you bring me back a six-pack?4bring somebody ↔ back to return someone to their previous job or position of authority SYN reinstate: Following their latest defeat, soccer fans are urging the club to bring back the former manager.5bring somebody back to something if something that is said brings you back to a particular subject, it is connected with that subject, so you will start talking about it again: This brings us back to the question of funding.bring somebody/something ↔ down phrasal verb1to reduce something to a lower level: The government hopes these measures will help to bring down inflation.2to fly a plane down to the ground SYN land: The pilot managed to bring the plane down safely.3to make a plane, bird, or animal fall to the ground by shooting at it: A bomber had been brought down by anti-aircraft fire.4to force a government or ruler to stop ruling a country: a crisis that could bring down the government5to make someone fall over: He was brought down by the goalkeeper and awarded a penalty.bring something ↔ down on/upon somebody phrasal verb to make something bad happen to someone, especially to yourself or to people connected with you: His recklessness brought down disaster on the whole family.bring something ↔ forth phrasal verb literary to produce something or make it appear: a tragic love affair that brought forth only painbring something ↔ forward phrasal verb1to change an arrangement so that something happens soonerbring forward to The meeting’s been brought forward to Thursday.2bring forward legislation/plans/policies etc to officially introduce plans etc for people to discuss: The government has brought forward new proposals to tackle the problem of increasing crime.3to record the result of a calculation so that it can be used in a further calculation: The balance brought forward is £21,765.bring somebody/something ↔ in phrasal verb1to introduce a new law: Harsh anti-trade union laws were brought in in the early 1980s.2to ask someone to become involved in a discussion or situation: I’d like to bring in Doctor Hall here and ask him his views.bring somebody in to do something The police were brought in to investigate the matter.3to earn a particular amount or produce a particular amount of profit: The sale of the house only brought in about £45,000.4to attract customers to a shop or business: We’ve got to bring in more business if we want the restaurant to survive.5bring in a verdict to say officially in a law court whether someone is guilty or not guilty of a crime SYN return a verdict: The jury brought in a verdict of not guilty.bring somebody/something into something phrasal verb1to cause someone or something to be in a particular situation: Most of the land has now been brought into cultivation. The work brought me into contact with a lot of very interesting people.2to make someone become involved in a discussion or situation: The government is trying to bring teachers into the debate on education. There is a danger that this could bring other countries into the war.bring something ↔ off phrasal verb to succeed in doing something difficult SYN pull off: They managed to bring off the most daring jewellery robbery in history.bring something ↔ on phrasal verb1to make something bad or unpleasant happen SYN cause: Stress can bring on an asthma attack. What’s brought this on? Have I upset you somehow?2to help someone to improve or make progress: Teachers have to bring on the bright children and at the same time give extra help to those who need it.3to make plants or crops grow faster: Keeping the young plants in a greenhouse will help bring them on.4bring it on informal used to say that you are prepared and willing to deal with something bad that is likely to happenbring something on/upon somebody phrasal verb to make something unpleasant happen to someone: You have brought disaster on the whole village!bring something on/upon yourself I’ve got no sympathy for him – he’s brought this all on himself!bring somebody onto something phrasal verb if something brings you onto a particular subject, it is a good time for you to start talking about it: This brings me onto the question of pay rises.bring something ↔ out phrasal verb1to make something easier to see, taste, notice etc: The spices really bring out the flavour of the meat. Fatherhood seems to have brought out the caring side of him.2to produce something that will be sold to the public: He’s bringing out a new album next month.3to take something out of a place: Jenny opened the cupboard and brought out a couple of bottles.4bring out the best/worst in somebody to make someone behave in the best or worst way that they can: Alcohol just brings out the worst in her.5bring somebody out of himself/herself to make someone feel more confident and able to talk to people: Changing schools has really brought her out of herself.bring somebody out in something phrasal verb if something brings you out in spots, it makes them appear on your skin: Any foods containing wheat bring him out in a rash.bring somebody/something round → bring somebody/something around/roundbring somebody through (something) phrasal verb to help someone to successfully deal with a very difficult event or period of time: Both my children have brought me through extremely difficult times since my husband died.bring somebody ↔ together phrasal verb1to arrange for people to meet and do something together: We brought together researchers from three different universities to work on the project.2to make people have a better relationship or feel closer to each other: Any attack by a foreign power will inevitably bring the people of a country together.bring somebody/something ↔ up phrasal verb1to mention a subject or start to talk about it SYN raise: Why did you have to bring up the subject of money?2to look after and influence a child until he or she is grown up SYN raise: He was brought up by his grandparents.bring somebody up to do something In my day, children were brought up to respect the law.be brought up (as) a Catholic/Muslim etc I was brought up a Catholic. → upbringing3to make something appear on a computer screen: Can you bring up the list of candidates again?4British English if you bring food up, it comes back up from your stomach and out of your mouth: I had a sandwich for lunch and promptly brought it up again.5to charge someone with a particular crime and make them go to a court to be judgedbring up before He was brought up before a magistrate, charged with dangerous driving.6 bring somebody up short/with a start to surprise someone and make them suddenly stop talking or doing something: Her question brought me up short.