bring back

• Etwas an seinen ursprünglichen Ort oder in seinen früheren Zustand zurückbringen oder etwas wieder einführen, das früher existierte, z. B. einen Brauch, eine Mode oder eine Erinnerung.

To return something to its original place or state, or to reintroduce something that existed before, such as a custom, fashion, or memory.

1. A2formal

   To return something to its original place or to the person who owns it.

   Zurückbringen

   • Please bring back the book to the library by Friday.
   • He brought back the borrowed tools to his neighbor.
   • She promised to bring back the dress she borrowed.

2. Restore or reintroduceB1formal

   To cause something that existed before to exist again.

   Wiederherstellen oder zurückbringen

   • The school decided to bring back the old uniform policy.
   • They want to bring back traditional farming methods.
   • The company brought back the popular product due to customer demand.

3. Evoke memoriesB1informal

   To cause someone to remember something from the past.

   Erinnerungen hervorrufen

   • That song brings back so many childhood memories.
   • The smell of fresh bread brings back memories of my grandmother's kitchen.
   • Seeing old photographs brings back happy times.