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

This unusual warmth is exactly what climate change is projected to bring in 20 years time, and will lead to 44% more days of extreme heat than would be expected in a normal year, according to the study. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026

Last year, tax records show, Konca brought in about $36,380, a 77% drop from 2022. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Target named a new COO earlier this year, brought in a new chief supply chain officer in May and recently hired a new chief marketing and guest experience officer. — Stephanie Link, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026

As farmers across the country face rising costs, some are turning to tourism to bring in money beyond their traditional agricultural operations. — Olivianna Calmes, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1