bring about
cause (something to happen)
To make something happen, especially a change or result.
The new manager hopes to bring about positive changes in the company.
"bring" — same verb, different meanings
Phrasal verbs built on "bring" — same verb, but the particle changes the meaning. Pick the one that fits.
bring
about
bring aboutTo make something happen, especially a change or result.The new manager hopes to bring about positive changes in the company.
back
bring backto take something or someone to the place where they were before, or to give something back to its owner.Please bring back my book when you finish reading it.
down
bring downto make something, such as a price, temperature, or amount, lower than before.The new manager managed to bring down expenses by 15%.
forward
bring forwardTo change the time or date of something so that it happens sooner than originally planned.The meeting was brought forward to Monday so everyone could attend.
in
bring into introduce or start using something new, like a law, rule, or system.The company decided to bring in new safety regulations after the accident.
out
bring outto produce something new and make it available for people to buy or use.Apple is planning to bring out a new smartphone next month.
over
bring overto take a person or thing with you when you go to see someone, usually at their home or another place.Can you bring over your laptop when you come tonight?
up
bring upto start talking about a subject, especially in a conversation or meeting.She brought up the idea of working from home during the meeting.
up against
bring up againstto make someone suddenly have to deal with a problem or obstacle they did not expectThe new manager was brought up against several unexpected challenges on her first day.
bring back
return something
to take something or someone to the place where they were before, or to give something back to its owner.
Please bring back my book when you finish reading it.
bring down
reduce the level or amount of something
to make something, such as a price, temperature, or amount, lower than before.
The new manager managed to bring down expenses by 15%.
bring forward
move to an earlier time
To change the time or date of something so that it happens sooner than originally planned.
The meeting was brought forward to Monday so everyone could attend.
bring in
introduce or implement
to introduce or start using something new, like a law, rule, or system.
The company decided to bring in new safety regulations after the accident.
bring out
release a product
to produce something new and make it available for people to buy or use.
Apple is planning to bring out a new smartphone next month.
bring over
to take someone or something with you when you go to visit someone
to take a person or thing with you when you go to see someone, usually at their home or another place.
Can you bring over your laptop when you come tonight?
bring up
mention a topic
to start talking about a subject, especially in a conversation or meeting.
She brought up the idea of working from home during the meeting.
bring up against
to suddenly face someone with a problem or difficulty
to make someone suddenly have to deal with a problem or obstacle they did not expect
The new manager was brought up against several unexpected challenges on her first day.