To bring up
Example: She brings up an important issue during the meeting
Definition
"To bring up" means to introduce or mention a topic, idea, or issue in conversation or discussion. For example, when someone "brings up" an important issue, they raise it for consideration or attention during a meeting or dialogue.
Etymology
The phrase "to bring up" combines the verb "bring," meaning to carry or convey, with the adverb "up," which often implies movement toward a higher position or prominence. Together, they form an idiomatic expression that dates back to the 16th century, originally related to raising children or animals, and later extended to introducing topics in conversation.
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"To bring up" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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