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

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

“One thing I can tell you is: I cannot wait to bring on the spring,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Management needed to show that the steps it has taken to bring on new users and retain existing ones is working.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

Neurodiverse people can become overwhelmed or distressed when surrounded by large numbers of people, which can bring on sensory overload or panic attacks.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

Before departing this morning, the king hadn’t taken any of the guards he’d suggested he bring on his journey, and refused to say where he was going, or to accept his offer of accompaniment.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas