To bring up a topic
Example: They bring up a topic during the meeting
Definition
"To bring up a topic" means to introduce or mention a subject for discussion or consideration, often in a conversation or meeting, as in the example where they bring up a topic during the meeting to start talking about it.
Etymology
The phrase "to bring up a topic" combines the verb "bring," from Old English "bringan," meaning to carry or convey, with "up," indicating direction or emphasis, and "topic," derived from Greek "topikos," meaning 'of a place.' The phrase figuratively means to carry a subject into the conversation for attention.
