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

The shelter — and her affectionate former owner — is hoping the letter will help bring in the sort of people who deserve Akira. —Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2025

The company is trying to bring in new testers gradually, without straining the satellite capacity. —Michael Kan, PCMAG, 10 Feb. 2025

Why not bring in arguably the top front-office free agent as well? —Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025

Five people were sent to the hospital after a Green Line train collided with another train early Sunday morning, bringing in federal investigators to examine the crash. —Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 9 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1