# bring about

Pronunciation: say "bring uh-BOWT" /ˌbɹɪŋ əˈbaʊt/

## Phrasal verb

1. To cause something to happen or take place.
   - Simple: To make something happen.
   - _The arrival of cheap smartphones brought about a shift in how people shop._
   - _Doctors still cannot say what might bring about such a sudden drop in blood pressure._
2. To achieve or accomplish something, such as an aim or a result.
   - Simple: To succeed in getting something done, like a plan or a goal.
   - _The new mayor promised to bring about real reform within her first term._
   - _Through patient diplomacy, the envoy brought about an agreement that had eluded everyone before him._

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