bring back
verb
brought back; bringing back; brings back
1
: to come back with (something or someone)
What did you bring back (with you) from your vacation?
Bring your roommate back with you when you come home for the holidays.
You promised to bring me back a present.
2
: to cause (something or someone) to return or be returned
The death penalty was done away with in this area many years ago, but some people now want it to be brought back.
The movie is a fantasy about a man who is brought back (to life) from the dead.
The company is doing poorly, and its former president is being brought back to help solve its problems.
3
: to cause (something or someone) to return to a condition, subject, etc.
That question brings us back (again) to the fundamental problem of world peace.
We gradually brought the conversation back to the subject of his unpaid bills.
4
: to cause (something) to return to someone's memory
Seeing her again brought back a lot of happy memories.
I had almost forgotten about the time we spent together, but seeing her again brought it all back (to me).
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Ultimately, the judge must decide whether this is a family that can be brought back together or torn apart permanently.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Hamlin was among several drivers who lobbied to bring back the All-Star Open.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
The victor now gets possession of a Vedder guitar, which the Padres will bring back to Petco Park after taking all six games against the Mariners.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
The idea of a managerial change in October if Liverpool stick with Slot through the off-season feels ominous, because a couple of poor early results will bring back the negativity currently engulfing the club and his position will become untenable.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 17 May 2026
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Hamlin was among several drivers who lobbied to bring back the All-Star Open.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
The victor now gets possession of a Vedder guitar, which the Padres will bring back to Petco Park after taking all six games against the Mariners.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
The idea of a managerial change in October if Liverpool stick with Slot through the off-season feels ominous, because a couple of poor early results will bring back the negativity currently engulfing the club and his position will become untenable.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 17 May 2026
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“Bring back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20back. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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