bring up (Verb) — Summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic. ex. "bring up the spectre of unemployment"
bring up (Verb) — Provide for and care for during childhood. ex. "bring up a family"
bring up (Verb) — Promote from a lower position or rank. ex. "This player was brought up to the major league"
bring up (Verb) — Take from a lower to a higher position. ex. "bring up your hands"
bring up (Verb) — Cause to come to a sudden stop.
bring up (Verb) — Put forward for consideration or discussion. ex. "bring up the question of promotions"
bring up (Verb) — Make reference to. ex. "His name was brought up in connection with the invention"
bring up (Verb) — Cause to load (an operating system) and start the initial processes. ex. "bring up your computer"