bring up
Third Person
brings up
Present Participle
bringing up
Past Tense
brought up
Past Participle
brought up
1
to look after a child until they reach maturity
transitive
- The grandparents played a significant role in bringing up their grandchildren.
- The foster parents were committed to bringing up the child in a loving environment.
- As a single parent, she worked hard to bring up her son.
- The aunt helped bring up her nephew after his parents passed away.
- It's essential to bring up a child in an environment that fosters both learning and creativity.
2
to lift or move something to a higher position
transitive
- Can you bring the box up to the second floor, please?
- We brought up the anchor on the boat before setting sail.
- The movers will bring up all the furniture to the new apartment.
- I had to bring the boxes up to the attic.
Antonyms:
3
to mention a particular subject
transitive
- He brought up the topic of technology during the discussion.
- She brought up an interesting fact from earlier in the lecture.
- Try not to bring past grievances up during negotiations.
- She always brings up her hometown in conversations.
- Could you bring up your concerns at the next meeting?
4
to propose a topic or idea to explore and talk about
transitive
- We should bring improving benefits up at the staff meeting.
- She brought safety concerns up with the management team.
- Don't forget to bring your funding questions up today.
- Volunteers brought needs in the community up for prioritization.
- He brought an interesting perspective up in our discussion.
Synonyms:
5
to make something stop suddenly and forcefully
transitive
- The safety feature is designed to bring up the escalator in case of an emergency.
- The sudden obstacle forced him to bring up the bicycle.
- The malfunctioning sensor caused the system to bring up unexpectedly.
- The emergency brake automatically brings up the elevator during power failure.
6
to bring to a sudden stop
transitive
- She brought the car up just in time to avoid the collision.
- The bus driver brought up the vehicle to prevent a dangerous situation.
- The pilot skillfully brought up the plane, preventing a runway incident.
- A loud noise ahead made the driver bring up the car abruptly.
- He brought the horse up, narrowly avoiding a potential accident.
7
to move to a higher position or status
transitive
- She brought up several employees after recognizing their hard work.
- The manager brought the talented intern up to a permanent position.
- The committee decided to bring up deserving candidates for consideration.
- The CEO decided to bring up skilled employees during the annual review.
- The mentor took it upon herself to bring up her protégé within the company.
8
(of a device) to turn on and activate the operating system
transitive
- The user manual provides instructions on bringing up the software.
- Wait a moment after you bring up the device for it to fully start.
- Let's bring the server up; we have tasks to complete.
- I brought the laptop up and waited for it to load the software.
- It takes a few minutes for the server to bring itself up each morning.
9
to make something appear or start to happen, as if by magic or a sudden command
transitive
- The sorcerer chanted ancient words and was able to bring up a majestic phoenix from the ashes.
- With a wave of her wand, the fairy godmother brought up an enchanted realm filled with wonders
- The wizard could bring up a protective shield around him with a simple incantation.
- The spellbook contained instructions on how to bring up a phantom of the past through magical rituals.
- With a wave of her hand, the sorceress could bring up a spectral companion to aid her.
10
to throw up the contents of one's stomach through the mouth
transitive
- The strong smell of the medicine almost made her bring it up.
- The bumpy car ride made some of the passengers bring up their breakfast.
- Avoid spicy foods if you don't want to bring them up later.
- Food poisoning can cause people to unexpectedly bring up what they've eaten.
- He brought up his lunch after experiencing motion sickness on the roller coaster.