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

At that time, the brand brought in Isabelle Fevrier as CEO, who was succeeded in 2023 by current CEO Maria Borromeo. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

The Phils fired Rob Thomson from his managerial post in the midst of the season and brought in Donnie Baseball on an interim basis. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

Prior to the pandemic, the YMCA brought in nearly $100 million annually, with 90% coming from memberships and programs. — Chase Jordan october 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2026

The first, most obvious one is that theatrical brings in a caliber of filmmaker that Netflix has had trouble securing previously, with Gerwig on the top of that list. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1