bring back
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To fetch something.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I brought back the groceries.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To cause someone to remember something from the past.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Gây cho ai đó nhớ lại một điều gì đó từ quá khứ
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To reenact an old rule or law.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “bring back” mean?
To fetch something.
Is “bring back” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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