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

Theaters in rural areas also brought in an outsize 46% of the weekend draw, which is unusually high for an opening. —Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026

According to Johnson, an increase in housing options will bring in more residents who can help strengthen small businesses. —Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 1 Feb. 2026

The decision to bring in transfer point guard Kam Woods at the end of the fall semester once again paid off for the Trojans (16-6 overall, 5-6 Big Ten). —Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 1 Feb. 2026

The following day, the Premier League announced plans to bring in a new charter to stop such attempts to form breakaway super leagues. —Chris McKenna, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1