bring about
to cause to happen or occur
Example
The storm brought about significant damage to the town.
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Understand each item before testing yourself. Choose honestly whether it already feels familiar or needs practice.
to cause to happen or occur
Example
The storm brought about significant damage to the town.
Use ten phrasal verbs to analyze causes, manage setbacks, and describe change.
to cause to happen or occur
The storm brought about significant damage to the town.
to the act of dividing something into its constituent parts or components, analyzing it into smaller elements, or causing something to stop functioning or fall apart.
She broke down the task into smaller steps.
to extinguish or publish
He quickly put out the small fire before it could spread further.
to support or withstand, or to delay or impede
I don't have enough money to pay you now, I will have to hold up my payment until next week.
to cause a downfall or reduce in level
The economic crisis brought down many businesses in the region.
to start suddenly, like a fire or war
The war broke out unexpectedly, catching everyone by surprise.
to restrain or withhold
It's important not to hold back information that could be crucial for the investigation.
To advance or progress to a higher position or level.
After years of hard work, she finally moved up to a managerial position.
to reverse a situation or outcome
With strategic changes, they managed to turn around the company's financial situation.
Go up
To move from a lower position to a higher one.