Phrasal Verb - Bringing around
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.Definition
The phrasal verb "bring around" has two distinct primary meanings:
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To persuade someone to agree with your point of view, opinion, or plan, or to change their mind on a particular issue. This usage implies a process of convincing, discussing, or presenting arguments to overcome initial resistance, disagreement, or neutrality. It often involves patient explanation, logical reasoning, or persistent effort to influence someone's stance.
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To restore someone to consciousness after they have fainted, collapsed, or been unconscious. This meaning is typically used in a medical, first-aid, or emergency context, referring to actions taken to revive a person who has lost consciousness. These actions might include applying smelling salts, fanning, elevating legs, or providing cool air, with the goal of waking the person up.
Examples
| No. | Example |
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| 1 | It took hours, but she finally managed to bring him around to her way of thinking about the new investment. |
| 2 | The paramedics worked quickly to bring the patient around after he fainted from the shock of the news. |
| 3 | We need a really strong presentation if we're going to bring the committee around to our proposal for budget increases. |
| 4 | She was initially very stubborn, but I think with enough patience, I can bring her around to seeing my perspective. |
| 5 | After the accident, the first responder used a cool compress to gently bring the victim around. |
| 6 | The marketing team spent weeks trying to bring the reluctant investors around to their innovative advertising campaign. |
| 7 | Could you try to bring him around on the idea of taking a more adventurous vacation this summer? He prefers to stay home. |
| 8 | A splash of cold water on his face helped to bring the dizzy runner around during the marathon. |
| 9 | Despite initial opposition from some employees, the manager was able to bring the entire staff around to the new remote work policy. |
| 10 | The nurse gently elevated the patient's legs to bring her around after she felt faint during the blood test. |