bring round
To resuscitate; to cause to regain consciousness.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The doctor worked quickly to bring the patient round.”
“After the swimmer fainted on the beach, the lifeguard performed CPR to bring him round.”
“The medical team labored for hours in the emergency room, eventually managing to bring the unconscious victim round after the severe accident.”
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albatross round one's neck
Alternative form of albatross around one's neck.
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ask round
To enquire of several people.
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beat someone round the ears
To beat (a person) with blows about the head.
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bring a knife to a gunfight
To enter into a confrontation or other challenging situation without being adequately equipped or prepared.
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bring a lump to someone's throat
To engender a strong emotional reaction.
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bring back to life
To return someone to a state of consciousness or living after a state of unconsciousness, death or near-death.
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bring down the curtain
To bring something to an end.
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bring down the hammer
To treat very harshly.
Last updated August 10, 2026