English · Work & Business
bring about
/brɪŋ əˈbaʊt/
[/brɪŋ əˈbaʊt/]
cause to happen
Intermediateverb
Definition
To cause something to happen, especially a change.
Example
The new policy brought about a dramatic improvement in air quality across the whole city.
The new policy brought about a dramatic improvement in air quality across the whole city.
Etymology
From 'bring' plus 'about', a nautical term for turning a ship that came to mean causing change.
How & Where It’s Used
Neutral to formal, common in writing about causes and effects.