.... by dropping the reflexive pronoun] To stop suddenly; to come to a standstill. [Colloq.] -- To _____ up (any one) with a round turn, to cause (any one) to stop abruptly. [Colloq.] -- To be brought to bed. See under Bed. Syn. -- To fetch; bear; carry; convey; transport; import; procure; produce; cause; adduce; induce.