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

The role had her connected with the coaching team via an earpiece to bring on valuable information to the team.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Development Finance Corporation, which supports the government’s international development efforts, will continue to reinsure the program while working to bring on other partners “in the coming days,” the DFC said External link.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“That wouldn’t mean prices fall back, but that would bring on somewhat of a leveling off of prices.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

Parvez: Even before I joined—I honestly cannot take credit for this—the biggest thing that DoorDash was most excited about was how we bring on social-first.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

They were forcing me to Rinehart methods, so bring on the scientists!

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison