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bring back

/brɪŋ bæk/
/brɪŋ bæk/
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Other forms: brought back; bringing back; brings back

Definitions of bring back
  1. verb
    bring back to the point of departure
    synonyms: return, take back
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    type of:
    bring, convey, take
    take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
  2. verb
    return to consciousness
    “These pictures bring back sad memories”
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    types:
    resuscitate, revive
    cause to regain consciousness
    boot, bring up, reboot
    cause to load (an operating system) and start the initial processes
    raise, resurrect, upraise
    cause to become alive again
    type of:
    arouse, awaken, rouse, wake, wake up, waken
    cause to become awake or conscious
Pronunciation
US
/brɪŋ bæk/
UK
/brɪŋ bæk/
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