bring on

verb

brought on; bringing on; brings on

transitive verb

: to cause to appear or occur

Examples of bring on in a Sentence

this legislation will surely bring on some unintended consequences
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Fire departments bring on additional staff while the warnings are in play. Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024 With extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Miller was brought on board to navigate the complex process of working with the FDA and big pharmaceutical companies, and to fundraise. Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 The nearly 20 seconds of McConnell being froze brought on concerns about his overall health. Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024 Because of the sweltering heat brought on by climate change. Anne McCarthy, Variety, 8 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bring on 

Word History

First Known Use

1592, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bring on was in 1592

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“Bring on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20on. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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