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

The Rapids, with first-time head coach Matt Wells now in charge, are expected to bring in at least a pair of new assistants of Wells’s choice, to be announced before the season starts. —Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026

Season 1 premiered in July and brought in 20 million views in its first five weeks. —Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026

However, this year, entertainment journalists Marc Malkin, Senior Culture & Events Editor at Variety, and Entertainment Tonight host Kevin Frazier were brought in to offer commentary. —Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026

Marin County public works crews and Ghilotti Construction brought in 6-inch pumps to complement the city’s 6-inch pump and try to lower the water level. —Steven Rosenfeld, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1