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bring on

verb

  1. to induce or cause

    these pills will bring on labour

  2. slang.
    to cause sexual excitement in; stimulate
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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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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Shingles is a rash brought on by the varicella zoster virus, which also causes chickenpox.

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The teenager posted on social media on Wednesday to say "bring on the boos Liverpool" because of his support for Manchester United - and he got the reception he expected.

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We brought on Jamaal Bowman and Cori Bush, members of Congress, to do a YouTube show for us called “Bowman and Bush.”

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Resignations have steadily decreased since Luna took office, and officials said hiring has begun to rebound since the department brought on a marketing firm to draw in more applicants.

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Although he's never formally announced he is quitting or retiring, he previously said his retreat from the spotlight was brought on by a desire to not "be out there anymore".

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