bring around

Idioms  

1. Also, bring round.

2. Conduct someone or convey something to others. For example, Anne brought around the new intern to meet the nursing staff , or The clerk will bring round the papers for you to sign . [Late 1800s]

3. Also, bring to . Restore to health or consciousness. For example, Some fresh air will help bring him to . [First half of 1800s]

4. Convert or persuade someone, as in The senator was sure he could bring around the other committee members . [Mid-1800s]

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Example Sentences

"We're in rehearsals at the moment and ready to open with our pantomime on Saturday, which should hopefully bring around 72,000 people in," he said.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2023

The storm may bring around an inch of snow along the 5 Freeway near the Grapevine, potentially causing traffic delays.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2023

"In total the group is expected to bring around 3 million holidaymakers to Greece. A higher number of visitors than before the pandemic, when it was 2.8 million," he added.

From Reuters • Jul. 10, 2022

The event is scheduled to bring around 700,000 people – a marked 200,000-person increase from the prior year.

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2021

"You should see him bring around a great vessel with a grand sweep, so quietly and so gracefully!"

From John Gayther's Garden and the Stories Told Therein by Stockton, Frank Richard