What is the meaning of bringing up?

noun

verb

  • Summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic.
    • usage: "raise the specter of unemployment"; "he conjured wild birds in the air"; "call down the spirits from the mountain"
  • Bring up.
    • usage: "raise a family"; "bring up children"
  • Promote from a lower position or rank.
    • usage: "This player was brought up to the major league"
  • Raise from a lower to a higher position.
    • usage: "Raise your hands"; "Lift a load"
  • Cause to come to a sudden stop.
    • usage: "The noise brought her up in shock"
  • Put forward for consideration or discussion.
    • usage: "raise the question of promotions"; "bring up an unpleasant topic"
  • Make reference to.
    • usage: "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"
  • Cause to load (an operating system) and start the initial processes.
    • usage: "boot your computer"
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