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

When Michigan coach Kim Barnes Arico had each of her players bring in a quote that resonates with them, sophomore guard Olivia Olson provided one that truly encapsulates the Wolverines heading into the only women's NCAA Tournament regional final matching the top two seeds. —CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026

Cenedella, who chairs the OB Task Force on Homelessness, tries to bring in providers so people struggling with mental illness or addiction can get help right there, instead of having to navigate the system on their own. —Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026

No criminal charges were brought in the original case, The New York Times reported. —Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 29 Mar. 2026

The supergroup’s comeback album Arirang, their first full-length LP in six years, brought in record-breaking first week sales. —Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1