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

Teams are also allowed to bring in up to 30 players for visits at their own facilities leading up to the draft. —Rj Kraft, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025

The day began about 10:30 a.m., when Judge Victoria Rossetti brought in the first group of potential jurors, a dozen people who were then questioned individually by the judge, prosecutors led by State’s Attorney Eric Rinehart and Crimo’s legal team from the Public Defender’s Office. —Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025

External investment has yet to be brought in and, so far, the co-founder doesn’t think it will be needed. —Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025

However, with Montas now set to miss an extended period, the Mets may have to bring in another arm. —Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1