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

Officials say the Target USA Cup brought in over $42 million to the state in 2025. — Ubah Ali, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Also this year, Vanity Fair brought in Blackwell to co-host the official livestream for its annual Oscar Party alongside fellow creators Brittany Broski and Jake Shane. — Rachel Brodsky, Time, 14 July 2026

Unlike hospice care, palliative care can be brought in at any stage of a serious illness, even starting from diagnosis. — Jane Callahan, The Conversation, 14 July 2026

Eventually, the course was sold off to a quasi-private business, which brought in Gary Player, the South African golfing legend, to redesign the course. — Andy Browne, semafor.com, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1