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"bring" — same verb, different meanings · Part 2 of 2

Phrasal verbs built on "bring" — same verb, but the particle changes the meaning. Pick the one that fits.

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.

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