bring about — to cause something to happen; to make something occur
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to cause something to happen; to make something occur
Pronunciation (IPA): /brɪŋ əˈbaʊt/
Korean meaning: ~을 야기하다, 초래하다, 가져오다
Korean pronunciation: 브링 어**바우**트
Example Sentences
- His terrible cooking brought about an emergency pizza delivery order.
- The invention of smartphones brought about a revolution in communication.
- Climate change is bringing about serious environmental challenges.
bring about
VERB//brɪŋ əˈbaʊt//
to cause something to happen; to make something occur
to cause something to happen; to make something occur
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Origin
From Old English 'bringan' (to carry, convey) combined with 'about' (from Old English 'abutan', meaning around or concerning). The phrase developed its figurative sense of 'cause to happen' in Middle English.
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“His terrible cooking brought about an emergency pizza delivery order.”
“The invention of smartphones brought about a revolution in communication.”
“Climate change is bringing about serious environmental challenges.”
“Her loud snoring brought about the invention of separate bedrooms in their house.”
“The new CEO's vision brought about unprecedented growth in the company.”
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