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Meaning of bring up

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

bring up

verb

Definitions

  1. To mention.

    Example: Don't bring up politics if you want to have a quiet conversation with that guy.

  2. To raise (children).

    Example: She did well enough bringing up two sons and a daughter on her own.

  3. To uncover, to bring from obscurity; to resurface (e.g. a memory)

    Example: A short Internet search brought up some amazing details of this story.

  4. To turn on power or start, as of a machine.

    Example: Wait a minute while I bring up my computer.