To bring back
Example: She brings back useful information from the meeting
Definition
"To bring back" means to carry or return something to its original place or to a previous state. It often implies retrieving or restoring something, such as memories, objects, or information, as in the example where she brings back useful information from the meeting.
Etymology
The phrase "to bring back" comes from the combination of the verb "bring," which originates from Old English 'bringan,' meaning to carry or convey, and the adverb "back," which means returning to an earlier position or place. Together, they form a phrasal verb that emphasizes returning or restoring something to where it was before.
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"To bring back" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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