bring in
Definition of bring in
transitive verb
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
5a : to cause (something, such as an oil well) to be productiveb : to win tricks with the cards of (a long suit) in bridge
6 : earn brings in a good salary
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Examples of bring in in a Sentence
she's bringing in good money selling houses
First Known Use of bring in
14th century
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