bring on
phrasal verb·2 senses·particle on
Meanings
Cause something, especially an illness or feeling, to start
Why “on”? The connection starts. The machine, light, or device begins working.
“Stress brought on a migraine.”
“The cold wind brought on her cough.”
Help someone or something develop or improve
Why “on”? Sliding forward along the surface. Motion that keeps going on and on.
“The coach is bringing on young players.”
“The tutor brought on her reading 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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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
act on
Same on pattern: power start
Take action because of advice or information
call on
Same on pattern: continuation
Ask someone to do something formally
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: power start
Activate by clicking
come on
Same on pattern: power start
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; Try to start a romantic or sexual relationship with someone; Be broadcast on television or radio
crack on
Same on pattern: continuation
Continue working hard, often after a break
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