brought on

[brawt-on, -awn] / ˈbrɔtˈɒn, -ˈɔn /

VERB

provoke

Synonyms

WEAK

accelerate advance cause expedite generate give rise to induce inspire lead to occasion precipitate prompt

Example Sentences

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The company in April brought on Hilary Maxson, a veteran of Schneider Electric, to serve as its new chief financial officer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Palo Alto Networks says customers are showing heightened interest in cybersecurity offerings because of the complexities brought on by artificial intelligence — and that seems to be giving a lift to the company’s financials.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Ubben, whom the company had brought on in 2021 amid the activist campaign, decided not to stand for reelection.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

The 2026 upfronts talked a lot about “connections” and “community” as the personalized nature of TV viewing brought on by streaming video-on-demand has been fully integrated into the buying and selling of commercials.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

I assumed, as usual, it was my presence that brought on punishment.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins