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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Both were brought on last year. Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025 In addition, Cinemark will upgrade another 12 Imax locations with laser projection, and bring on three additional Imax 70mm film projection systems. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025 Something has happened to bring on the condition—which will be revealed to us in good time—and the condition itself will generate more events. Literary Hub, 24 Oct. 2025 For many people in both groups, the lapse in congressional appropriations has brought on new financial strain in a year that has already been tough. Jenny Abamu, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025 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 3 Nov. 2025.

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