to cause something bad to happen; to make something start
provoquer quelque chose de mauvais; faire commencer quelque chose (provoquer quelque chose de mauvais; faire commencer quelque chose)
"Lack of sleep can bring on headaches."
"Le manque de sommeil peut provoquer des maux de tête." (Le manque de sommeil peut **bring on** des maux de tête.)
to demand responsibility from someone for their actions
to refuse to change your position when challenged
to stay emotionally strong during difficulties
to reduce the size, scope, or extent of something
to become successful quickly
to make a tense or angry situation more peaceful