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bring to

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌbrɪŋ ˈtu/ · UK /ˌbrɪŋ ˈtuː/

bring to means: To make a total or amount reach a particular number or value.

verb

CHANGE A TOTALB1

To make a total or amount reach a particular number or value.

  • That brings the total to ten.
  • The extra fee brought our bill to fifty pounds.
  • Will this donation bring the fund to a thousand dollars?

How to use it: bring something to an amount (The delivery charge brings the total to thirty euros.)

Similar words: raise to, take to

Common phrases: bring something to, bring costs to something

RESTORE CONSCIOUSNESSC1

To make someone who has fainted wake up and become aware again.

  • The nurse brought him to.
  • They tried to bring her to after she fainted.
  • These smelling salts should bring him to.

How to use it: bring someone to (The nurse managed to bring him to.)

Similar words: revive, bring round

Common phrases: bring someone to, bring her to

STOP A SHIPC2

To slow or stop a sailing ship by turning it towards the wind and adjusting its sails.

  • The captain brought the ship to.
  • They brought the vessel to while the crew checked the damaged sail.
  • Bring her to before the storm reaches us.

How to use it: bring a ship to (The captain brought the ship to in the strong wind.)

Similar words: heave to

Common phrases: bring something to, bring the ship to

Questions about bring to

What does bring to mean?

To make a total or amount reach a particular number or value.

What is bring to in other languages?

Türkçe: çıkarmak · Español: elevar a · Français: porter à · Deutsch: auf ... bringen · Italiano: portare a · 日本語: ~にする

How do you pronounce bring to?

In American English /ˌbrɪŋ ˈtu/; in British English /ˌbrɪŋ ˈtuː/.

How do you use bring to in a sentence?

That brings the total to ten. The extra fee brought our bill to fifty pounds.

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