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

Last year, Las Vegas brought in a win-now head coach and a mid-tier veteran quarterback to a roster that was nowhere near ready to compete. — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

The film has earned its sixth week at the top of the box office, bringing in $923 million since its release and nearing a billion dollars. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026

For almost two decades, Dexter has been able to bring in some of TV’s best actors for season-long villain arcs, including Jimmy Smits, John Lithgow, and Peter Dinklage. — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2026

The company brings in money via sponsorships and commercial partnerships, consumer products and merchandise, and, of course, tournament winnings. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1