bringing

Thân thiện

The mail carrier is bringing letters to the houses on the street.

Definition

Noun: 1. The act of transporting or carrying something to a place or person: Refers specifically to the action of causing something to come with one to a place. 2. The act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail): The action of conveying items to their intended destination.

Usage

The noun "bringing" is used to describe the action or process of transporting or delivering something. It is often used in formal or descriptive contexts.

Examples

• The bringing of supplies to the remote village was a logistical challenge.
• Her bringing of the documents to the meeting was greatly appreciated.
• The timely bringing of the news allowed us to act quickly.

Advanced Usage

• "The bringing about of change": This phrase uses "bringing" as a gerund to mean "causing" or "effecting." It refers to the action of making something happen.
  • The new policy was instrumental in the bringing about of significant reforms.
• "The bringing forth of evidence": This formal phrase refers to the action of presenting or producing something, such as in a legal context.
  • The lawyer's bringing forth of new evidence surprised the court.

Variants and Related Words

• Bring (verb): To carry, convey, or take something or someone to a place.
• Delivery (noun): The act of bringing and handing over something. This is a close synonym for the second definition.
• Transport (noun/verb): The action of carrying people or goods from one place to another.

Synonyms

• Delivery
• Conveyance
• Transportation
• Carrying
• Ferrying

Related Phrasal Verbs (from the verb "bring")

• Bring about: To cause something to happen.
  • The invention of the internet brought about a communication revolution.
• Bring forth: To produce something; to give birth to.
  • The discussion brought forth many innovative ideas.
• Bring in: To introduce; to earn money.
  • The company decided to bring in a new consultant.
• Bring up: To raise a child; to mention a topic.
  • She was brought up in a small town. He brought up an important point during the meeting.

Related Idioms

• Bring to light: To reveal or make something known.
  • The investigation brought new facts to light.
• Bring to the table: To contribute something of value, such as a skill or idea.
  • What unique experience can you bring to the table?
• Bring home the bacon: To earn a living, especially for one's family.
  • With both parents working, they manage to bring home the bacon.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
   • his reluctant delivery of bad news

Từ đồng nghĩa

• delivery