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Phrasal verb

bring around

Definition

phrasal verb. to persuade someone to agree with your opinion or to change their mind.

phrasal verb. to persuade someone to adopt a particular viewpoint or to agree with a proposal after initial resistance.

Examples

“It took hours, but I finally managed to bring him around.”

“The manager was against the new schedule at first, but the team's presentation brought her around.”

“Despite the board's initial skepticism regarding the merger, the CEO's detailed financial projections eventually brought them around to the idea.”

Examples

simple

“It took hours, but I finally managed to bring him around.”

contextual

“The manager was against the new schedule at first, but the team's presentation brought her around.”

complex

“Despite the board's initial skepticism regarding the merger, the CEO's detailed financial projections eventually brought them around to the idea.”

Usage

often used with 'to' followed by the specific idea or opinion being accepted.

Teaching tip

contrast with 'bring about' (to cause something to happen) to avoid confusion between these two common phrasal verbs.

Pitfall

I brought around him to my side.

I brought him around to my side.

when using a pronoun as the object, it must be placed between the verb and the particle.

Phrasal verb

Particles

around

Separability

optional

Pattern

bring + (object) + around + (to + object)

Synonyms

Antonyms

Grammar

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
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