bring in

verb

brought in; bringing in; brings in

transitive verb

1

: include, introduce

2

: to produce as profit or return

each sale brought in $5

3

: to enable (a base runner) to reach home plate by hitting the ball

4

: to report to a court

the jury brought in a verdict

5

a

: to cause (something, such as an oil well) to be productive

b

: to win tricks with the cards of (a long suit) in bridge

6

: earn

brings in a good salary

Synonyms

• acquire
• attain
• bag
• capture
• carry
• come by
• draw
• earn
• gain
• garner
• get
• knock down
• land
• make
• obtain
• procure
• pull down
• realize
• reap
• secure
• win

Examples of bring in in a Sentence

she's bringing in good money selling houses

Recent Examples on the Web

Most people associate Orlando with its beloved theme parks: Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and nearby Busch Gardens, which collectively bring in more theme park visitors than any other U.S. state or even any country in the world. —Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2024

Sarfati brought in fashion designers to work alongside her usual team to make sure every element clicked, down to creating original logo buckles, buttons and linings for the clothes. —Joelle Diderich, WWD, 17 Sep. 2024

What's next: The company brought in Gavin Hewitt as its COO to lead its go-to-market efforts. —Kimberly Chin, Axios, 17 Sep. 2024

Whatever the story and whatever the medium, the earlier a project can bring in a partner like CAPE, the better. —Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 16 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1