Definitions:

1. to load an operating system and start the initial processes verb
   • Wait a minute while I bring up my computer.
2. to make reference to verb
   • I wanted to bring up our last argument.
3. to promote from a lower position or rank verb
   • The recent promotion brought the solider up a rank.
4. to put forward for consideration or discussion verb
   • We should bring up what we talked about last night.
5. to raise from a lower to a higher position verb
   • The new manager was brought up from among the staff.

Synonyms:

• boot
• lift
• name
• raise