Como Pronunciar "bring to account"
expression
BRING tuh uh-KOWNT
bring tuh uh-KOWNT
Definição
To demand that someone explain their actions, especially in order to hold them responsible for something wrong or bad that they have done.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈbɹɪŋ/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /əˈkaʊnt
Inglês Britânico
bɹˈɪŋ/ /tˈuː/ /ɐkˈaʊnt
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
BRING tuh uh-KOWNT
UK
bring tuh uh-KOWNT
Ouça em Contexto
The government promised to bring to account anyone involved in corruption.
They hope the new law will bring to account those who break environmental regulations.
If someone commits fraud, they should be brought to account.
It's time those responsible for the disaster were brought to account.