bring up

Verb

• cause to load (an operating system) and start the initial processes
  • boot your computer
    

• make reference to
  • His name was mentioned in connection with the invention
    

• put forward for consideration or discussion
  • raise the question of promotions
    
  • bring up an unpleasant topic
    

• cause to come to a sudden stop
  • The noise brought her up in shock
    

• raise from a lower to a higher position
  • Raise your hands
    
  • Lift a load
    

• promote from a lower position or rank
  • This player was brought up to the major league
    

• bring up
  • raise a family
    
  • bring up children
    

• summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
  • raise the specter of unemployment
    
  • he conjured wild birds in the air
    
  • call down the spirits from the mountain
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  boot , reboot , mention , advert , cite , name , refer , raise , lift , elevate , get up , rear , nurture , parent
• Antonyms: 
  lower , take down , let down , get down , bring down