brings, brought, bringing
to bring back
phrasal verbE
To reintroduce something that was used or done before
- 1The company decided to bring back the old logo.
- 2They want to bring back the popular TV show.
When you use something again that you used in the past, or you start doing something again that people did before, you are making it return. For example, if a school starts wearing uniforms again after stopping, they are making uniforms return.
People often say "bring back" when talking about old fashions or traditions, like "Let's bring back the 80s style," meaning they want to make that style popular again.
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at the fitness center
Reintroducing the Old Routine
Brian
Hey Amanda, did you hear they're going to bring back the old workout classes?
Amanda
Really? I loved those classes! They were so effective.
Brian
Yeah, I think a lot of people missed them.
Amanda
That's great news! I can't wait to join again.
at the train station
Reviving the Classic Commute
Sandra
I heard they're planning to bring back the old express trains.
Michael
Really? That would be great for cutting down travel time.
Sandra
Yes, it was so convenient before they stopped it.
Michael
I agree, it made the morning rush much easier.
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Similar to "to bring back":
- 1reintroduce
- 2reinstate
