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phrasal-verb
bring back
reintroducir o restaurar algo que fue eliminado
Meaning
to reintroduce or restore something that was removed
Example
The city plans to **bring back** tree-planting programs this year.
phrasal-verb
bring back confidence
restaurar la confianza o el optimismo de las personas
Meaning
to restore people's trust or optimism
Example
New trade policies are designed to **bring back confidence** in investors.
phrasal-verb
bring before
presentar a alguien o algo para juicio o discusión
Meaning
to present someone or something for judgment or discussion
Example
The case was **brought before** the court yesterday.
phrasal-verb
bring closer
fortalecer la conexión emocional entre las personas
Meaning
to strengthen the emotional connection between people
Example
Sharing personal stories can **bring** friends **closer**.
idiom
bring down
hacer que alguien se sienta triste o reducir algo
Meaning
to make someone feel sad or to reduce something
Example
Don’t let one rude comment **bring down** your confidence.
phrasal-verb
bring down barriers
eliminar obstáculos entre personas o grupos
Meaning
to remove obstacles between people or groups
Example
Education can **bring down barriers** between communities.
phrasal-verb
bring down costs
reducir los gastos involucrados en el comercio o la producción
Meaning
to reduce the expenses involved in trading or production
Example
New technologies help companies **bring down costs** of international logistics.
phrasal-verb
bring down debt
reducir la deuda
Meaning
to reduce the amount of money a government or company owes
Example
The government is trying to **bring down debt** by increasing exports.
phrasal-verb
bring down expenses
reducir los gastos
Meaning
to lower the amount of money spent
Example
They managed to **bring down** expenses through better budgeting.
phrasal-verb
bring down inequality
reducir la desigualdad económica o social
Meaning
to reduce economic or social inequality
Example
Effective tax policies can help **bring down inequality** in society.
phrasal-verb
bring down inflation
reducir la tasa a la que los precios están subiendo
Meaning
to reduce the rate at which prices are rising
Example
Central banks are working to **bring down inflation** through interest rate hikes.
phrasal-verb
bring down tariffs
reducir los impuestos sobre las importaciones o exportaciones
Meaning
to reduce taxes on imports or exports
Example
The new agreement aims to **bring down tariffs** between the two nations.
idiom
bring down the house
recibir un aplauso entusiasta del público
Meaning
to get an enthusiastic applause from the audience
Example
Her solo performance **brought down the house**.
phrasal-verb
bring down trade barriers
reducir o eliminar obstáculos que limitan el comercio internacional
Meaning
to reduce or remove obstacles that limit international trade
Example
Efforts are being made to **bring down trade barriers** between neighboring countries.
phrasal-verb
bring everyone on board
incluir a todos en una decisión o proyecto
Meaning
to include everyone in a decision or project
Example
Before starting the campaign, let's **bring everyone on board**.
idiom
bring forward
mover algo a un tiempo anterior
Meaning
to move something to an earlier time
Example
We had to **bring forward** the meeting due to travel.
phrasal-verb
bring forward a resolution
presentar formalmente una propuesta o resolución para discusión
Meaning
to formally present a proposal or resolution for discussion
Example
The delegate **brought forward a resolution** on global peace and cooperation.
phrasal-verb
bring forward ideas
proponer o sugerir ideas para discusión o acción
Meaning
to propose or suggest ideas for discussion or action
Example
Global leaders **bring forward ideas** to tackle poverty and inequality.
phrasal-verb
bring forward proposals
presentar sugerencias o planes para discusión
Meaning
to present suggestions or plans for discussion
Example
The committee will **bring forward proposals** for regional cooperation.
phrasal-verb
bring home
ganar o lograr algo valioso o importante
Meaning
to win or achieve something valuable or important
Example
The team worked hard and finally **brought home** the championship trophy.
idiom
bring home the bacon
ganar dinero para mantener a la familia
Meaning
to earn money to support the family
Example
He works hard every day to **bring home the bacon**.
phrasal-verb
bring in
introducir algo nuevo, como una ley, idea o práctica; implementar
Meaning
to introduce something new, such as a law, idea, or practice; to implement
Example
The organization decided to **bring in** new policies to promote inclusivity.
phrasal-verb
bring in capital
atraer o generar dinero de inversión
Meaning
to attract or generate investment money
Example
The government is trying to **bring in capital** from foreign investors.
phrasal-verb
bring in foreign investment
atraer inversión extranjera
Meaning
to attract money from other countries for business or development
Example
The government is trying to **bring in foreign investment** to boost economic growth.