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

Arguably the biggest move of the Texas Rangers’ offseason was their five-for-one swap of a handful of prospects for Washington Nationals LHP MacKenzie Gore, bringing in the 26-year-old to hopefully add to the Rangers’ strong rotation. —Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026

The Dolphins will need to bring in young talent at other premium positions like cornerback, edge rusher and wide receiver. —David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026

Lepore agreed that bringing in well-paying jobs should be a top priority. —Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026

At the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School, alumni are earning $248,000, while MIT (Sloan) graduates are bringing in $246,000, according to the Financial Times. —Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1