bring in

bring in

verb

Definition of BRING 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 (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

1. <she's bringing in good money selling houses>

First Known Use of BRING IN

14th century

Related to BRING IN

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

Antonyms: forfeit, lose

Related Words: clear, gross, net; accomplish, achieve, notch (up), score; accumulate, amass, draw, rack up; catch, pick up; annex, occupy, take over; reacquire, reattain, recapture, regain, remake

Near Antonyms: accord, give, grant, pay; give up, hand over, part (with), relinquish, surrender, yield

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Rhymes with BRING IN

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