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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This year – during a moment when women’s sports fandom and growth is soaring – the nonprofit is entering a new era by expanding the organization’s C-suite and bringing on a Chief Communications Officer for the first time. Caroline Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025 Not sure what's allowed or prohibited to bring on board? Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 2 Sep. 2025 As a frequent traveler, versatility is one of the most important factors in deciding which shoes to bring on a trip. Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025 Home prices rose so quickly and so steeply that only those with high incomes and substantial savings were able to buy amid the supply shortages brought on by the pandemic. Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 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 9 Sep. 2025.

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