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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Development on the show began in 2017, with Netflix purchasing it in 2020 and bringing on Steven Maeda as showrunner in 2021. Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 21 Mar. 2025 Dave Meltzer, in the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, revealed that WWE Hall of Famer Waltman has been brought on board to mentor and guide the company's emerging talent. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025 According to a lawsuit filed by another real estate firm, JRT Realty, Hamilton, a friend of Mayor Adams, also pushed firm Cushman & Wakefield to bring on Boutross to lead the firm’s account with the city. Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 21 Mar. 2025 Production-wise, it's been hit with a few delays and some crew changes, notably bringing on Stephen McFeely as the writer. Grace Dean, Space.com, 21 Mar. 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 18 Apr. 2025.

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