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

Lee sees those parts of the articles as a potential avenue for helping bring in Republican support. —Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 23 Mar. 2026

After all, the front office underwent a major house cleaning during the offseason, so why not bring in a new manager, too? —Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026

In 2004, more than 2,000 cats and dogs were brought in or dropped off at the shelter. —Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026

At hundreds of vet clinics and hospitals around the country -- including here at Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, people are bringing in their dogs. —Anderson Cooper, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1