Phrasal verb
bring round
Meanings
to persuade someone to agree with you or accept an idea
to help someone become conscious again after fainting or being unconscious
to deliver or take something to someone’s house (especially in British English)
Definition
To bring round means to persuade someone to agree or to restore someone to consciousness.
Bring round is a common phrasal verb with two everyday meanings. Most often, it means to persuade someone to change their mind and agree with you. It can also mean to help someone regain consciousness after fainting or an illness. In British English, it is also used to mean delivering something to someone’s home.
Examples
- I tried to bring round my friend by explaining the plan step by step.
- She finally brought round her parents after weeks of calm discussion.
- They brought round the candidate with a few clear facts and a better timeline.
- The nurse brought round the patient with calm instructions and a sip of water.
- Can you bring round the books you borrowed when you have time?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse "bring round" (persuade or revive) with "bring up" (raise a topic or a child).
More phrasal verbs
- go on To go on means to continue or keep happening.
- carry out To carry out something means to do it or complete it, especially a plan, task, or instruction.
- set up To set up means to arrange or prepare something so it is ready to use or happen.
- pick up “Pick up” most commonly means to collect someone or something from a place, usually by going there.
- go back To go back means to return to a place, time, or earlier situation.