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bring about

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bring about
vb (tr, adverb)
1. to cause to happen to bring about a change in the law
2. (Transport / Nautical Terms) to turn (a ship) around
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Verb1.bring about - cause to move into the opposite direction; "they brought about the boat when they saw a storm approaching"
turn - cause to move along an axis or into a new direction; "turn your face to the wall"; "turn the car around"; "turn your dance partner around"
2.bring about - cause to happen, occur or exist; "This procedure produces a curious effect"; "The new law gave rise to many complaints"; "These chemicals produce a noxious vapor"; "the new President must bring about a change in the health care system"
create, make - make or cause to be or to become; "make a mess in one's office"; "create a furor"
induct, induce - produce electric current by electrostatic or magnetic processes
lead, result, leave - have as a result or residue; "The water left a mark on the silk dress"; "Her blood left a stain on the napkin"
Translations
? bring about
vt sep
(= cause)herbeiführen, verursachen
(Naut) → wenden; he brought us abouter wendete


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