bring on
phrasal verb·2 senses·particle on
Meanings
Cause something, especially an illness or feeling, to start
Why “on”? A device starts working, a session or event begins, or a condition starts to develop.
“Stress brought on a migraine.”
“That song brought on a wave of sadness.”
Help someone or something develop or improve
Why “on”? An action, event, state, or path continues or moves to a later point.
“The coach is bringing on young players.”
“The warm spring weather brought the plants on quickly.”
Don't confuse with
Bring on means cause something, especially an illness or feeling, to start. Bring in means introduce someone or something into a discussion or organisation.
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“Stress brought on a migraine.” What does it mean?
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
bring in
A contrast learners often mix up
Introduce someone or something into a discussion or organisation; Earn money for a person or business; Introduce a new law, system or rule; Deliver a verdict in a court
carry on
Same on pattern: continuation
Continue doing something; Behave in a silly, loud or annoying way; Have a romantic affair, often secretly
catch on
Same on pattern: continuation
Become popular or fashionable; Begin to understand something
click on
Same on pattern: starting
Activate by clicking
come on
Same on pattern: starting
Used to encourage, hurry or challenge someone; Begin to develop, especially an illness or weather; Start working or be turned on; Make progress or improve; Show romantic or sexual interest in someone, often in a direct way; Be broadcast on television or radio
crack on
Same on pattern: continuation
Continue working hard, often after a break
drag on
Same on pattern: continuation
Continue for too long in a tedious way
drone on
Same on pattern: continuation
Talk for a long time in a boring, monotonous voice
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