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Term: bring around

Part of Speech: Phrasal verb

Senses:

1. Definition: To cause someone to change their opinion, belief, or attitude.

- Example sentence: She tried to bring her parents around to the idea of studying abroad by highlighting the benefits.

- Example sentence: The compelling arguments and evidence eventually brought him around to accepting the new proposal.

2. Definition: To revive or cause someone to regain consciousness.

- Example sentence: The paramedics' quick response helped bring the unconscious patient around just in time.

- Example sentence: She fainted, but a splash of cold water brought her around.

3. Definition: To bring a sailboat from one direction to another, especially by turning the bow of the boat through the wind.

- Example sentence: The captain skillfully brought the sailboat around to face the opposite direction and catch the wind.

- Example sentence: With strong gusts of wind, it was challenging to bring the sailboat around smoothly.

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