bring around
Third Person
brings around
Present Participle
bringing around
Past Tense
brought around
Past Participle
brought around
1
to persuade someone to agree with one's point of view
- Initially opposed to the idea, he managed to bring his friends around through patient discussion.
- He was hesitant about the project, but Sarah was able to bring him around.
- The overwhelming support brought the community around to the initiative.
- The client initially rejected the proposal, but our detailed presentation brought them around.
- The group resisted the change, but the leader's effective communication brought them around.
Synonyms:
2
to help someone to become conscious again
- The gentle application of cold compresses can help bring around someone who has fainted.
- Training in CPR can be invaluable in bringing around individuals in distress.
- The use of a defibrillator played a vital role in bringing around the heart attack victim.
- The emergency room staff worked tirelessly to bring the patient around.
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
3
to bring someone or something to a specific place, often to someone's home
- Bring the kids around for a playdate at our place.
- He brought around his new puppy to show everyone.
- Can you bring the documents around to my office later?
- Bring friends around for a casual get-together at home.
- Can you bring colleagues around for the project briefing?