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BRING UP

(verb)
There are 8 meanings of the phrase Bring Up.

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Bring Up - as a verb

Summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic

Example: "Raise the specter of unemployment"

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Look after a child until it is an adult

Example: "Raise a family"

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    Promote from a lower position or rank

    Example: "This player was brought up to the major league"

    Cause to come to a sudden stop

    Example: "The noise brought her up in shock"

    Put forward for consideration or discussion

    Example: "Raise the question of promotions"

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    Cause to load (an operating system) and start the initial processes

    Example: "Boot your computer"

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    Example Sentences

    "Please bring up the topic of the upcoming meeting during the staff briefing."
    "You should bring up your concerns with the manager before making a decision."
    "They often bring up their childhood memories when they get together."
    "I didn't mean to bring up the topic of politics; it was just an accident."
    "Don't bring up that topic, it's sensitive."
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