Bring up Meaning in English
expression
ˈbɹɪŋ/ /ˈəp
BRING-up
bɹˈɪŋ/ /ˈʌp
bring-UP
Definition
To start talking about a topic in conversation, or to raise a child until adulthood.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and common in conversation. For topics: use with 'a question', 'an issue', 'a problem', etc. For children: synonymous with 'raise'; not used for plants/animals. Don't confuse with 'bring' (to carry something).
Spanish: mencionar - criar (niños)Portuguese (BR): mencionar - criar (filhos)Portuguese (PT): mencionar - criar (crianças)Chinese (Simplified): 提起 - 抚养Chinese (Traditional): 提起 - 撫養Hindi: उल्लेख करना - पालना (बच्चे)Arabic: يذكر - يربي (الأطفال)Bengali: উঠান - বড় করাRussian: затронуть (тему) - воспитывать (ребёнка)Japanese: 話題に出す - 育てるVietnamese: nêu ra (vấn đề) - nuôi dưỡng (trẻ em)Korean: 꺼내다 (주제) - 키우다 (아이)Turkish: gündeme getirmek - büyütmek (çocuk)Urdu: ذکر کرنا (بات) - پرورش کرنا (بچہ)Indonesian: mengemukakan (topik) - membesarkan (anak)
Example Sentences
Let's bring up this idea at the next meeting.
basic
Julia was brought up by her grandparents.
basic
Please don’t bring up that story again.
basic
I didn't want to bring up politics at dinner, but someone had to.
natural
He was brought up in a small town and loves nature.
natural
If you bring up money again, I'm leaving.
natural