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 Celtics brought in Anfernee Simons, Josh Minott, Luka Garza, and Chris Boucher—nice-seeming guys with little to no pedigree. —Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2025

In addition, Ollie’s is well positioned to bring in consumers from all demographics, the firm says. —Michael Bloom, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2025

The restaurant made the menu change to give existing customers a protein option and to bring in new customers, its staff said. —Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 13 Dec. 2025

But because Mega Millions brings in so much more on each ticket, even at a slower sales pace, its long-term odds are fine, Matheson said. —Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1