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

But the franchise — Oren Peli’s indie film was originally shot in 2006 for $15,000 and brought in almost $200 million — comes with its own young evergreen fan base. — Frank Rizzo, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Urban Outfitters, meanwhile, shuttered its private-label brand Ohii, and has had more success bringing in third-party brands. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

Officials are bringing in aircraft and other state and local resources to fight the fire, the Jack County Rural Fire Department said on Facebook. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Aug. 2026

The government has raised taxes and increased domestic borrowing to keep its budget deficit under control, and taking over major companies could potentially bring in revenue. — ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1