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

Other organizations also brought in OFR to lead training that was not added to the list, according to the FY 2025 report. —Raynee Howell, Oklahoma Watch, 9 Feb. 2026

Away to Bournemouth, Onana was paired with Douglas Luiz for the first time, the man the former had been brought in to replace. —Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026

While Bad Bunny’s performance had the advantage of being live at the game, Turning Point’s show brought in a sizable number of streamers. —Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 9 Feb. 2026

His plans include bringing in and training an advisor who can carry forward the same philosophy of education, care, and holistic planning. —Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1