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bring on

verb

to induce or cause
these pills will bring on labour
slang��to cause sexual excitement in; stimulate

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Usage

The second sense of this word was formerly considered to be taboo, and it was labelled as such in previous editions of Collins English Dictionary . However, it has now become acceptable in speech, although some older or more conservative people may object to its use

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Idioms and Phrases

Cause to happen, produce, as in His cold brought on an asthma attack . This usage was first recorded in John Milton's Samson Agonistes (1671): “These evils . . . I myself have brought them on.” Also see bring about .

Cause to appear or bring into action, as in Bring on the jugglers . [Mid-1800s]

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As the years passed, she grew more soulless and vacant, worn out in ways deeper than what you might assume was brought on by the late nights and early mornings.

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"A new full-time member of staff has been brought on board for this purpose".

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"Every resource I bring on and every bit of wastage I take off," Ms Hargrave said.

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There have been management missteps and pressures brought on by consumers’ shift to streaming.

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The move – which was brought on by a row over immigration – will now likely usher in snap elections.

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