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Meaning of the word "bring on" in English

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bring on

US /brɪŋ ɑːn/
UK /brɪŋ ɑːn/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to cause something to happen or appear, often something negative or unpleasant

Example:
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The stress of the job brought on a severe headache.
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Eating too much sugar can bring on diabetes.
Synonym:
causeinducetriggerprecipitategenerate
2.

to challenge someone to do something, especially in a competitive context

Example:
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You think you can beat me? Bring it on!
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The team is ready for the challenge, so bring on the competition!
Synonym:
challengedareinvitewelcome
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bringbring inbring tobring togetherbring upbring aboutbring forward