bring on

British  

verb

1. to induce or cause

   these pills will bring on labour

2. slang to cause sexual excitement in; stimulate

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bring on Idioms  

1. 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 .

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

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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

Example Sentences

When the idea to bring on a star outside the franchise was presented to”The Bachelorette” showrunner Scott Teti, he did some homework.

From Los Angeles Times

When mention of the NSBers no longer brought on a volley of self-righteous wrath, I knew the person’s healing was not far away.

From Literature

Mutti and I were worried that it might bring on one of his asthma attacks, but thankfully it did not.

From Literature

After they brought on screenwriter Dan Beers, he separately interviewed Sedgwick, Bacon and their children while developing the script into more of a comedy.

From Los Angeles Times

He brought on dozens of former Nikola staffers to rejuvenate it.

From The Wall Street Journal