Bring On

Pronunciation: /brɪŋ ɒn/

Definitions of bring on

verb to cause or initiate something, to provoke or incite a reaction or response

Example Sentences

A1 I bring on my umbrella when it rains.

A2 She always brings on snacks to share with her friends.

B1 The new project will bring on many challenges for the team.

B2 The company's decision to expand will bring on new opportunities for growth.

C1 The political unrest could bring on a period of instability in the region.

C2 The CEO's leadership skills will bring on a new era of success for the company.

Examples of bring on in a Sentence

formal The company is ready to bring on new employees to help with the project.

informal Bring on the weekend, I'm ready to relax and unwind.

slang Bring on the party, it's going to be lit!

figurative I'm ready to face any challenges that come my way, bring it on!

Grammatical Forms of bring on

• past tense: brought
• plural: bring on
• comparative: more bring on
• superlative: most bring on
• present tense: bring on
• future tense: will bring on
• perfect tense: have brought on
• continuous tense: bringing on
• singular: brings on
• positive degree: bring on
• infinitive: to bring on
• gerund: bringing on
• participle: brought on

Origin and Evolution of bring on

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old English, Old Norse

Story behind the word: The phrase 'bring on' originated from Middle English, influenced by Old English and Old Norse languages.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to mean to physically bring something closer or to cause something to happen, the phrase 'bring on' has evolved to also mean to introduce or start something, especially in a challenging or confrontational context.