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The gerund form of the phrasal verb 'bring up', which encompasses several distinct meanings:

1. To raise or rear a child: This refers to the act of caring for and educating a child from infancy through adolescence until they reach adulthood. It involves providing nurturing, moral guidance, physical needs, and intellectual development.

2. To introduce a topic, subject, or issue for discussion: This means to mention, present, or initiate a particular point, question, or subject during a conversation, meeting, or debate, with the intention of having it discussed, considered, or addressed.

3. To vomit or regurgitate: While often used for animals, it can also refer to the act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth, similar to 'throw up'.

4. To cause something to appear on a screen or display: Particularly in computing or technology, this means to make a file, document, program, or image visible on a monitor or other display device.

5. To transport or cause to come to a higher level or position: Less common, but can mean to carry something from a lower place to a higher one. It can also be used figuratively, as in 'bring up the rear' (to be at the back of a group).

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The phrasal verb 'break out' is a highly versatile expression with several distinct meanings, largely centered around the concept of sudden commencement or emergence. Most commonly, it signifies the abrupt beginning of something, often undesirable or intense, such as a fire, a war, a riot, or an epidemic. In this context, it implies a sudden, often uncontrolled, and sometimes widespread start. Another prominent use refers to the act of escaping from a place of confinement, such as a prison, a camp, or any restricted area, emphasizing a forceful or surreptitious departure. Additionally, 'break out' is frequently used to describe the sudden appearance or development of a skin condition, like a rash, pimples, or a sweat. Less frequently, it can also mean to suddenly produce or begin to use something, often for a special occasion, such as 'breaking out the champagne,' although 'bringing out' or 'getting out' might be more common in some of these instances. Its core semantic range covers sudden beginnings, escapes, and physical manifestations.

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The phrasal verb 'bring on' is primarily used to mean to cause something to happen or appear, often in a way that suggests induction, initiation, or provocation. It carries several nuances depending on the context:

1. To cause (something, especially something negative or undesirable) to happen or occur; to induce or precipitate. This is its most common usage, implying a direct causal link where one action, condition, or event triggers another. For instance, stress can bring on a headache, or certain environmental factors can bring on an allergic reaction. It often suggests an unwelcome or inconvenient consequence.

2. To cause (a person or thing) to appear or to be introduced, especially for a performance, presentation, or a specific role. In this sense, 'bring on' means to present or introduce someone or something into a scene, a game, a stage, or a discussion. For example, a host brings on a guest, a director brings on the next act, or a coach brings on a substitute player.

3. To hasten or accelerate the development or onset of something. While related to the first definition, this usage emphasizes making something occur sooner than it would naturally or otherwise. For example, warm weather might bring on an early spring bloom, or certain conditions might bring on the aging process prematurely.

4. To provoke or incite a challenge, an attack, or a confrontation. This implies inviting or instigating a difficult situation or conflict, often with the implication of facing the consequences. (e.g., "You're bringing this on yourself.")

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