definition of
bring up

[1] #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] #2 bring up v. bring up; "raise a family"; "bring up children". wn

[3] #3 bring up v. promote from a lower position or rank; "This player was brought up to the major league". wn

[4] #4 bring up v. raise from a lower to a higher position; "Raise your hands"; "Lift a load". wn

[5] #5 bring up v. cause to come to a sudden stop; "The noise brought her up in shock". wn