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 Hispanic community makes up half of Yakima County’s population, a legacy that began when laborers from Mexico were brought in during World War II to fill farm jobs. —Vivian Chung, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025

Acquired over the offseason in a trade with the Buffalo Bills, Elam was brought in with the expectation of being a starting cornerback until the position group got healthier. —Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Nov. 2025

Growing up, my mother, when my father died, brought in the help of my grandmother. —Essence, 23 Nov. 2025

When the all-country talks fizzled, do Lago pivoted to bringing in smaller pairings of negotiating teams for meeting in his office. —Arkansas Online, 22 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1