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

Stocks surged on Tuesday, but it still wasn’t enough to reverse a major pullback brought on by the Iran war.

From Barron's

The lawsuit, brought on behalf of a "Jane Doe", cites a record of "incredibly alarming and erratic banking behavior" in her own Bank of America accounts, which were used by Epstein's team.

From BBC

Adam Wharton: The Crystal Palace midfielder was brought on to inject some pace into the England attack, but, like most others on the pitch, the game did not allow him to show his best.

From BBC

One of the most calming things you can bring on a road trip is the bedding your dog regularly uses at home, says Dr. Sunny House, a veterinarian at Cherrydale Veterinary Clinic in Arlington, Va.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said he felt the “weight that this is going to bring on our family.”

From Los Angeles Times