Bring over Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈbɹɪŋ/ /ˈoʊvɝ

BRING OH-ver

UK

bɹˈɪŋ/ /ˈəʊvɐ

bring OH-vuh

Definition

To take someone or something from one place and bring them to where you are or to another place.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and common in conversation. Often used for guests, food, or objects. Can refer to physical movement or to introducing ideas: 'bring someone over' (to your house), 'bring over food'. Not to be confused with 'bring up' (to mention) or 'bring in' (to introduce).

• Spanish: traer - llevar (a otro lugar)
• Portuguese (BR): trazer - levar (a outro lugar)
• Portuguese (PT): trazer - levar (para outro lugar)
• Chinese (Simplified): 带过来 - 带到这边
• Chinese (Traditional): 帶過來 - 帶到這邊
• Hindi: लाना (दूसरी जगह पर लाना)
• Arabic: أحضر - جلب (إلى هنا)
• Bengali: আনা - নিয়ে আসা
• Russian: принести - привезти - привести
• Japanese: 持ってくる - 連れてくる
• Vietnamese: mang đến - đưa đến
• Korean: 가져오다 - 데려오다
• Turkish: getirmek
• Urdu: لانا
• Indonesian: membawa - membawa ke sini

Example Sentences

Can you bring over your laptop tomorrow?

basic

Please bring over some dessert for the party.

basic

She wants to bring over her friend for dinner.

basic

I’ll bring over that book you wanted next time I come.

natural

Is it okay if I bring over my cousin for the barbecue?

natural

She always brings over interesting snacks when she visits.

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