Bring around
/brɪŋ əˈraʊnd/B2
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1. To persuade someone to change their opinion or decision.
- After much discussion, she managed to bring him around to her point of view.
- It took a lot of convincing, but they finally brought the committee around to approve the proposal.
2. To bring someone back to consciousness or normal health.
- The doctor was able to bring the patient around after the fainting spell.
- After applying cold water to his face, we managed to bring him around.
3. To cause something to be delivered or to arrive at a place.
- Could you bring the car around while we say goodbye to our hosts?
- He said he'd bring the package around tomorrow morning.
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