bring in

verb

brought in; bringing in; brings in

transitive verb

1

: include, introduce

brought in outside experts

bringing in new customers

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 of bring in

• win
• earn
• reap
• gain
• make
• get
• garner
• obtain
• pull down
• land

Examples of bring in in a Sentence

she's bringing in good money selling houses

Recent Examples on the Web

Organizers say more than 125,000 people are expected throughout the event, bringing in millions of dollars for the local economy. —Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 19 June 2026

Aguirre is also expected to give playing time to 17-year-old prospect Gilberto Mora in midfield — possibly in place of Gutiérrez — and to bring in Jorge Sánchez for Reyes at fullback. —Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026

Graves said during a Wednesday press conference that the reason so many law enforcement agencies were brought in was to keep Kansas City safe during the World Cup. —Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026

To that end, Nguyen brought in pizza consultant Angelo Womack to advise on the pies. —Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1