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

Statistics pointed to a potential mismatch with the Broncos bringing in a top-five defense against a Raiders offense that's at or near the bottom of several statistical categories. —CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025

He was convicted of conspiring to bring in 400 tons of cocaine into the United States, also guns and other materials. —ABC News, 7 Dec. 2025

The region brings in millions of tourists every year and is known for its nightlife, beaches and coastal landscape. —Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 7 Dec. 2025

The Penn State Nittany Lions finally have a new head coach after the midseason firing of James Franklin, bringing in former Iowa State head coach Matt Campbell to lead the program into the future. —Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1