#1 bring up v. summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic; "raise the specter of unemployment"; "he conjured wild birds in the air"; "call down the spirits from the mountain". wn #2 bring up v. bring up; "raise a family"; "bring up children". wn #3 bring up v. promote from a lower position or rank; "This player was brought up to the major league". wn #4 bring up v. raise from a lower to a higher position; "Raise your hands"; "Lift a load". wn #5 bring up v. cause to come to a sudden stop; "The noise brought her up in shock". wn