bring about
bring about(
brihng
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)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).
1. (to cause)
a. provocar
It was the senator's refusal to compromise on this policy that eventually brought about his downfall.Fue la intransigencia del senador respecto a esta política lo que finalmente provocó su caída.
b. ocasionar
I was surprised, and couldn't help wondering what had brought about this change of heart.Me sorprendí, y no pude evitar preguntarme qué podría haber ocasionado este cambio de actitud.
c. traer consigo
It was hoped that the marriage would bring about a reconciliation between the two warring clans.Se esperaba que la boda trajera consigo una reconciliación entre los dos clanes en guerra.
2. (nautical)
a. hacer virar
We went as far as the green buoy and then brought the boat about to return to shore.Salimos hasta la boya verde y luego hicimos virar el barco para volver a la costa.
bring abouttransitive verb phrase
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).
1. (cause)
a. provocar, ocasionar
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