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).
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The company also plans to bring back returning favorites in 2027, like a January sailing to Antarctica, a May sailing across southern Spain and Portugal, and August sailings exploring all five Great Lakes in North America.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2025
The retailer has brought back Trader Joe’s Wine Club back to the official Trader Joe's podcast just in time for Thanksgiving, giving customers the scoop (or the pour) on the best holiday wine pairings, how to properly serve wine at Thanksgiving, and how to gift wine to another holiday host.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2025
Arby’s is bringing back its Deep Fried Turkey Gobbler and Deep Fried Turkey Club, two seasonal fan favorites that spotlight the chain’s crispy turkey alongside classic Thanksgiving flavors like cranberry sauce, cheddar and pepper bacon.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Mumford recommends using Hagerty Silver Polish or Pine-Ola Silver Polish after cleaning to bring back the luster and protect silver from tarnishing further.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2025
The retailer has brought back Trader Joe’s Wine Club back to the official Trader Joe's podcast just in time for Thanksgiving, giving customers the scoop (or the pour) on the best holiday wine pairings, how to properly serve wine at Thanksgiving, and how to gift wine to another holiday host.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2025
Arby’s is bringing back its Deep Fried Turkey Gobbler and Deep Fried Turkey Club, two seasonal fan favorites that spotlight the chain’s crispy turkey alongside classic Thanksgiving flavors like cranberry sauce, cheddar and pepper bacon.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Mumford recommends using Hagerty Silver Polish or Pine-Ola Silver Polish after cleaning to bring back the luster and protect silver from tarnishing further.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025
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“Bring back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20back. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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