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to bring on
01
to cause something to happen, especially something undesirable or unpleasant
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Particle
on
Base verb
bring
Present tense
bring on
3rd person singular
brings on
Present participle
bringing on
Past simple
brought on
Past participle
brought on
Examples
Lack of sleep can bring on a range of health problems.
02
to make something appear
Examples
The well-timed joke brought on a round of laughter from the audience.
03
to release or introduce a product or service to the public
Examples
The company plans to bring a new gadget on the market next month.
04
to help someone improve or progress through training and practicing
Examples
Her new piano teacher has really brought her on.
05
to help plants grow faster and healthier
Examples
You can bring on flourishing flowers by providing optimal sunlight.
