to make something happen, especially to cause changes in a situation
Any laws to bring about extensive changes to the position for unmarried couples are unlikely to be passed before next year.
But many voice one important reservation: that saturation policing on its own cannot bring about lasting change.
But they must certainly want to do, say or bring about something - or the story fails.
CAN magical thinking help to bring about gender equality in the workplace?
In terms of actually bringing about change we have already surpassed them.
It brought about a political awakening of the most elemental kind.
It is only a beginning for others to consider, follow and use to bring about change.
Major spending is required to bring about substantial improvements in housing.
Not voting means choosing to remain on a path that has failed to bring about any significant political change for two decades.
Some see it as a risk management or brand issue and others see it as a way of bringing about business opportunities.
Such measures, he claimed, were the only way of bringing about a lasting peace in the country.
Sudden changes in blood pressure can be brought about by coke, with catastrophic results.
The Tories say they will bring about change.
The change will be brought about as a result of a felt need for increased efficiency.
The reform structures he has in mind will cause years of uncertainty and will not help local health teams to bring about the change required.
The role of a consultant is not just about doing what has always happened before but about challenging behaviour to bring about change.
We need a more consensual approach to politics in which all parties commit to a longterm programme of change to bring about a better society.
What is going to change its course and how do we bring about something better than that?
You must get a grip on it or you will bring about just what you most fear - losing her.
social changes that have been brought about by new technology
brings about
bringing about
brought about
There is no origin for this phrasal verb
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