bring round

• Convaincre quelqu'un d'accepter votre opinion ou votre point de vue, ou ranimer une personne qui a perdu connaissance.

To persuade someone to agree with your opinion or point of view, or to revive someone who has fainted or lost consciousness.

1. Persuade someoneB2informalbritish

   To convince someone to change their opinion or agree with you.

   amener quelqu'un à

   • He tried to bring them round to his point of view.
   • She eventually brought her parents round to the idea of studying abroad.
   • It took a lot of discussion to bring the committee round.

2. Revive someoneB2informalbritish

   To make someone who is unconscious become conscious again.

   Ranimer quelqu'un

   • The doctor used smelling salts to bring her round.
   • They managed to bring him round after he fainted.
   • Cold water was thrown on his face to bring him round.