bring up

Word Type: Phrasal Verb

Definition

  • to care for a child until they are an adult, often giving them particular beliefs.
  • to start to talk about a particular subject.
  • to cause something to appear on a screen.
  • to vomit something:

Example

  • She was brought up by her grandmother.
  • She’s always bringing up her health problems.
  • You can bring up the menu by right-clicking on the title bar.
  • She was crying so much I thought she’d bring up her breakfast.