bring back

phrasal verb

brought back; bringing back; brings back

1

: to come back with (something or someone)

What did you bring back (with you) from your vacation?

Bring your roommate back with you when you come home for the holidays.

You promised to bring me back a present.

2

: to cause (something or someone) to return or be returned

The death penalty was done away with in this area many years ago, but some people now want it to be brought back.

The movie is a fantasy about a man who is brought back (to life) from the dead.

The company is doing poorly, and its former president is being brought back to help solve its problems.

3

: to cause (something or someone) to return to a condition, subject, etc.

That question brings us back (again) to the fundamental problem of world peace.

We gradually brought the conversation back to the subject of his unpaid bills.

4

: to cause (something) to return to someone's memory

Seeing her again brought back a lot of happy memories.

I had almost forgotten about the time we spent together, but seeing her again brought it all back (to me).

Examples of bring back in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Applebaum was Hafley’s offensive line coach with the Eagles in 2020 and 2021, and after his short initial Dolphins tenure, he was brought back in 2023. —David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 31 Jan. 2026

Payton loyalists always have a place, but there’s no real reason for Denver to bring back Burton. —Luca Evans, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026

The gleaming, cool tones of silver add a timeless aesthetic that brings back fond memories for antique lovers. —Heather Bien, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026

Shortly after Vrabel’s hiring, the Patriots brought back Josh McDaniels for a third stint as the team’s offensive coordinator. —Dan Duggan, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for bring back

• aback
• anzac
• attack
• backpack
• backtrack
• bareback
• blackjack
• brownback
• buyback
• callback
• cognac
• comeback