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
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Santana was brought on as interim city manager last April, after Ned Thomas resigned from the position that March following an 18-month stint with the city. Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026 The film has been in development for some time and sources say Hodson was brought on late last year to pen the script. Justin Kroll, Deadline, 21 Jan. 2026 In Aquarius, Mercury’s celestial vibration is keen on intellect, technology and the occasional disruptive edge brought on by forward-thinking ideas. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026 Ortega also choreographed the Dirty Dancing film and was brought on to sketch out the moves for the series and ultimately directed two episodes. Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Bring on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20on. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!