bring in

verb

brought in; bringing in; brings in

transitive verb

1
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

Examples of bring in in a Sentence

she's bringing in good money selling houses
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Indeed, going further down this road, why would Google not bring in additional guidance to developers around such a security risk along with applicable consequences of falling foul of the rules? Davey Winder, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024 Many in his cast and crew were brought in for questioning. Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Nov. 2024 Typically, successful multi-team events bring in $1 million to $2 million of revenue, putting the economics of this tournament in an alternate reality. Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024 By next Summer, the Online Safety Act will bring in protections for children to make sure their experiences online are appropriate for their age. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bring in 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bring in was in the 14th century

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“Bring in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20in. Accessed 8 Dec. 2024.

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