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

In many situations, humans are only brought in with the understanding that their role is to coach the agents. —Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026

Deutch complemented the look with a pair of open-toe Gianvito Rossi heels in black, bringing in the classic black and white color palette. —Julia Teti, Footwear News, 11 June 2026

The champagne bottles were popping Tuesday at the dock in Morehead City, North Carolina, where a crew of fishermen brought in the biggest billfish ever weighed at the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament. —Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 11 June 2026

Cibrowski is said to be casting a wide net for talent, one of these people says, and is eager to bring in someone familiar with being on TV and with experience as a host. —Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1