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[bring up]
{v.} 1. To take care of (a child); raise, train, educate.
He gave much
attention and thought to bringing up his children.
Joe was born in Texas but
brought up in Oklahoma.
2. {informal} To stop; halt. - Usually used with
"short".
He brought the car up short when the light changed to red.
Bill
started to complain, I brought him up short.
3. To begin a discussion of;
speak of; mention.
At the class meeting Bob brought up the idea of
a picnic.
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