Bring back
verb
To return something or someone to the original place or owner.
She was asked to bring back the books she borrowed from the library.
Often appears as...
- bring back someone
- bring back something
verb
To cause someone to start thinking again about a past time or situation.
The old photos brought back a lot of memories from our childhood.
Often appears as...
- bring back memories
- bring back thoughts
verb
To reintroduce an old law, rule, punishment, etc.
The government has plans to bring back conscription to fulfill military requirements.
Often appears as...
- bring back law
- bring back penalty
verb
To make something become popular or fashionable again.
The new clothing line is aiming to bring back the styles of the 1960s.
Often appears as...
- bring back fashion
- bring back trend
verb
To return something or someone to the original place or owner.
She was asked to bring back the books she borrowed from the library.
Often appears as...
- bring back someone
- bring back something
verb
To cause someone to start thinking again about a past time or situation.
The old photos brought back a lot of memories from our childhood.
Often appears as...
- bring back memories
- bring back thoughts
verb
To reintroduce an old law, rule, punishment, etc.
The government has plans to bring back conscription to fulfill military requirements.
Often appears as...
- bring back law
- bring back penalty
verb
To make something become popular or fashionable again.
The new clothing line is aiming to bring back the styles of the 1960s.
Often appears as...
- bring back fashion
- bring back trend
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Objects
Usually refers to tangible items you can physically return.
Remember to bring back the chair you borrowed.
Pro Tip 2/2Responsibility
Implies a duty or promise when you borrow from someone.
You must bring back my textbook before exams.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Objects
Usually refers to tangible items you can physically return.
Remember to bring back the chair you borrowed.
Pro Tip 2/2Responsibility
Implies a duty or promise when you borrow from someone.
You must bring back my textbook before exams.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Objects
Usually refers to tangible items you can physically return.
Remember to bring back the chair you borrowed.
Pro Tip 2/2Responsibility
Implies a duty or promise when you borrow from someone.
You must bring back my textbook before exams.
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