Bring up Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Conversation Initiation Used to introduce a new subject that hasn't been discussed yet. Let’s bring up our holiday plans now. Pro Tip 2/3Transition Smoothly Smoothly guide the conversation to the topic you want to discuss. Speaking of budgets, this brings up my next point. Pro Tip 3/3Careful Timing Choosing the right moment to introduce a topic is key to the response you'll get. He waited until dessert to bring up the subject of marriage.