bring back
phrasal 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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Even after being able to bring back superstar pass rusher Myles Garrett on a massive contract extension, the team still has a ton of work to do.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
The Miami Dolphins will bring back inside linebacker Tyrel Dodson.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
Another major shift was the return of boho, led by Chloé, which brought back flowing silhouettes, rich textures, and an effortless, free-spirited elegance that resonates with today’s consumers.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Tobin agreed to terms with run-stuffing 330-pound nose tackle T.J. Slaton from Green Bay and brought back veteran B.J. Hill, also noted for his run-stopping consistency.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
The Miami Dolphins will bring back inside linebacker Tyrel Dodson.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2025
Another major shift was the return of boho, led by Chloé, which brought back flowing silhouettes, rich textures, and an effortless, free-spirited elegance that resonates with today’s consumers.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Tobin agreed to terms with run-stuffing 330-pound nose tackle T.J. Slaton from Green Bay and brought back veteran B.J. Hill, also noted for his run-stopping consistency.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Bring back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20back. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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