bring about
phrasal verb · Phrasal verb / verb phrase B1
Plain meaning
to make something happen
Exam-register meaning
to cause a change, result, or development
In context
naturalThe new manager brought about several changes in the office.
examImproved public transport can bring about significant reductions in urban air pollution.
Common collocations
bring about changebring about improvementbring about reform
Watch out
Do not say “bring about to change”; use “bring about change” or “bring about a change.”
Word family
bring (verb)brought (past form)