Main Entry:

bring in

Function:

transitive verb

Date:

14th century

1: include, introduce2: to produce as profit or return <each sale brought in $5>3: to enable (a base runner) to reach home plate by hitting the ball4: 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 bridge6: earn <brings in a good salary>