Bring up
phrasal verb
To mention or introduce something in a conversation or discussion.
Bob brought up an interesting point during the meeting
Often appears as...
- bring up a topic
- bring up an issue
phrasal verb
To raise a child, meaning to take care of until grown-up.
I was brought up in a small town
Often appears as...
- bring up a child
- brought up in
phrasal verb
To make something appear on a computer screen.
You can bring up a search window by pressing Ctrl+F
Often appears as...
- bring up a window
- bring up a program
Usage tips
Technical
phrasal verb
To cause to feel ill or to vomit.
The smell of the food brought up his lunch
Often appears as...
- bring up food
- bring up lunch
phrasal verb
To mention or introduce something in a conversation or discussion.
Bob brought up an interesting point during the meeting
Often appears as...
- bring up a topic
- bring up an issue
phrasal verb
To raise a child, meaning to take care of until grown-up.
I was brought up in a small town
Often appears as...
- bring up a child
- brought up in
phrasal verb
To make something appear on a computer screen.
You can bring up a search window by pressing Ctrl+F
Often appears as...
- bring up a window
- bring up a program
Usage tips
Technical
phrasal verb
To cause to feel ill or to vomit.
The smell of the food brought up his lunch
Often appears as...
- bring up food
- bring up lunch
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Conversation Initiation
Used to introduce a new subject that hasn't been discussed yet.
Let’s bring up our holiday plans now.
Pro Tip 2/3Transition Smoothly
Smoothly guide the conversation to the topic you want to discuss.
Speaking of budgets, this brings up my next point.
Pro Tip 3/3Careful Timing
Choosing the right moment to introduce a topic is key to the response you'll get.
He waited until dessert to bring up the subject of marriage.
Pro Tip 1/3Conversation Initiation
Used to introduce a new subject that hasn't been discussed yet.
Let’s bring up our holiday plans now.
Pro Tip 2/3Transition Smoothly
Smoothly guide the conversation to the topic you want to discuss.
Speaking of budgets, this brings up my next point.
Pro Tip 3/3Careful Timing
Choosing the right moment to introduce a topic is key to the response you'll get.
He waited until dessert to bring up the subject of marriage.
Pro Tip 1/3Conversation Initiation
Used to introduce a new subject that hasn't been discussed yet.
Let’s bring up our holiday plans now.
Pro Tip 2/3Transition Smoothly
Smoothly guide the conversation to the topic you want to discuss.
Speaking of budgets, this brings up my next point.
Pro Tip 3/3Careful Timing
Choosing the right moment to introduce a topic is key to the response you'll get.
He waited until dessert to bring up the subject of marriage.
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