bring on

verb

brought on; bringing on; brings on
Synonyms of bring onnext

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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For one, owning compute infrastructure also requires maintenance and constant upkeep, meaning that specialists have to be brought on board. Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 Written in response to the rapid changes brought on by industrial capitalism, the encyclical is claimed by both progressive and conservative Catholics as a charter for their approaches. Paul Elie, New Yorker, 27 June 2026 Other costs included paying for temporary staff brought on to keep the Capitol running while lawmakers were in town. Sophia Eppley, AJC.com, 26 June 2026 That includes Brunson, whose representatives at CAA brought on East Goes Global to build his online presence in China. Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bring on

Word History

First Known Use

1558, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bring on was in 1558

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“Bring on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20on. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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