bring in

verb

brought in; bringing in; brings in

transitive verb

1
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

Examples of bring in in a Sentence

she's bringing in good money selling houses
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Both players were almost entirely unknown in the United States before this season, but they weren’t brought in to be shiny objects. Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024 Parents can bring in other specialists or advocates, too. Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 8 Dec. 2024 France's iconic Notre Dame Cathedral officially reopened its doors in Paris on Saturday evening in a global event that brought in several world leaders, royals, and business tycoons, marking the revival of the 861-year-old landmark five years after a devastating fire. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024 He’s gone and there’s a new CEO to be brought in and the decision has to be made. Alex Heath, The Verge, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bring in 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bring in was in the 14th century

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“Bring in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20in. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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