bring something about
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Cause something to happen or exist
Literally: move something to a location
Register: neutral
Examples
The new policy will bring about significant changes
AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR C1); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “bring something about” mean?
Cause something to happen or exist Literally: move something to a location
Is “bring something about” formal or informal?
bring something about is generally neutral.