- bring someone up
Transitive, Separable (in some cases)
Meaning: raise a child
Example: My aunt and uncle brought me up after my parents passed away.
Did you know that 2% of children in the United States are adopted and brought up by parents that don’t share the same genes?
2. bring something up
Transitive, Separable
Meaning: start talking about a subject
Example: She always brings up her wedding when I talk to her.