bring in

verb

brought in; bringing in; brings in

transitive verb

1
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

Examples of bring in in a Sentence

she's bringing in good money selling houses
Recent Examples on the Web
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The United Nations and other international organizations have been bringing in their own supplies of aid since the war began. Wafaa Shurafa, arkansasonline.com, 6 July 2025 State troopers brought in a K-9 unit to track the suspects, but came up only with clothing. Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 6 July 2025 The Hollywood star brings in his own KR+SH production company to partner with North One to produce the docuseries. Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025 Moser said pipes to support water, electricity and gas have been brought in and that the previously uneven golf course terrain has been leveled. Lauren Brensel, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for bring in

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bring in was in the 14th century

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“Bring in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bring%20in. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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