English / phrasal verb
Bring to
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To revive someone from fainting; to maneuver a ship into the wind so that it stops moving.
In context
01
Cold water splashed over his face helped bring to the exhausted volunteer during the beach cleanup.
02
The captain ordered the research vessel to bring to as they approached the shallow coral reef.
Synonyms
awaken,revive,halt vessel
Antonyms
render unconscious,advance,accelerate
Collocations
bring to consciousness,bring the ship to,bring to an abrupt halt