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

Pierce lasted a season before Pete Carroll was brought in ahead of 2025. —Devon Henderson, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026

With several strong releases, as well as popular holdover films from 2025 that continue to bring in revenue, the first few months at the box office have been a notable improvement over last year’s dismal first quarter. —Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026

In the eighth, Israel brought in Max Lazar, a Coral Springs High alumnus, another South Florida name getting a WBC inning. —Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2026

Fans and much of the media look at free agency as a chance to bring in some shiny new objects at inflated prices. —Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 8 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1