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]

Example Sentences

Weakness, coupled with suspicion, brought on the clash when Louis flinched from using force.

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Agyemang, who is on loan at Brighton & Hove Albion from Arsenal, had only been on the pitch for 13 minutes after being brought on as a second-half substitute.

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The 39-year-old had been told she would have to give birth to her stillborn daughter, who was called Olivia, and was given medication to bring on the labour.

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"I think it gives you more of an insight of what those players bring on the pitch. You know the strengths and weaknesses of each player," she added.

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Apple could be forced to pay up to £1.5bn in damages after losing a collective legal action court case brought on behalf of 36 million UK iPhone and iPad users, both consumers and businesses.

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