Bring up - definition, transcription
verb
- look after a child until it is an adult (syn: nurture, parent, raise, rear)
- raise from a lower to a higher position (syn: elevate, get up, lift, raise)
- cause to come to a sudden stop
- put forward for consideration or discussion (syn: raise)
- cause to load (an operating system) and start the initial processes (syn: boot, reboot)
Extra examples
My aunt brought up four children.
I was brought up to respect the law.
Mr Chairman, I should like to bring up the question of the reorganization of the committees.
Your suggestion will be brought up at the next meeting.
Jane can't come, she's been bringing up all morning.
The director brought Jim up for being late again.
Things were working well, when we were brought up against unexpected delays.
Your prison record may be brought up against you.
...it takes an immense commitment and a lot of love to bring up a child properly...
...I hate to bring this up, but we're running short of money....
There's no need to bring up his past when we are considering him for employment.
The chairman brought up the question of corruption in the police force.
This is the third time that Peter has been brought up before the court for drunken driving.
This sum will bring the total up to $200 exactly.
The horse is running away, can't you bring him up?
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