bring on

verb

1. to induce or cause

   these pills will bring on labour

2. slang,  to cause sexual excitement in; stimulate

Usage

The second sense of this word was formerly considered to be taboo, and it was labelled as such in previous editions of Collins English Dictionary . However, it has now become acceptable in speech, although some older or more conservative people may object to its use

Idioms and Phrases

Cause to happen, produce, as in His cold brought on an asthma attack . This usage was first recorded in John Milton's Samson Agonistes (1671): “These evils . . . I myself have brought them on.” Also see bring about .

Cause to appear or bring into action, as in Bring on the jugglers . [Mid-1800s]