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

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bring on

Paxon, which works with brands such as Zara, Gymshark and Aéropostale, plans to bring on about 7,000 temporary workers this year, roughly flat with last year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

After a dismal ski season across the American West, El Niño could bring on the powder this winter.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

Enzo Maresca is going to be happy he hasn't had to bring on Erling Haaland or Jeremy Doku.

From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026

At the same time that layoffs are skipping along at historic lows, most businesses are also unwilling to bring on lots of new workers.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

Foxface must have purposefully left the other packs alone, knowing that to steal one without her number would definitely bring on a pursuer.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

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