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).

Examples of bring back in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The company is also bringing back its 6-foot Inflatable Spider Donut Halloween decoration, available exclusively on ShopDunkin.com for $55. —Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024

Nonetheless, Spellman says that first reunion show at the Black Cat brought back a rush of emotion, starting with seeing Shannon reconnect vocally with the music. —Michael Schneider, Variety, 25 Oct. 2024

This Valley Taco Bell goes back to '60s with new look, menu Taco Bell is bringing back retro items from the '60s-00s, including its oldest offering. —Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024

With blockbuster titles costing millions of dollars, publishers have become more risk-averse, and one of the reliable ways to make a hit is bringing back a successful idea. —Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2024