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

Bristol Myers Squibb, meanwhile, brought in $10 billion from nivolumab, which works similarly to pembrolizumab in tweaking the immune system. — CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

Mizrahi has been brought in to mentor Target designers, advise on product design and innovation, and forge new partnerships. — CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

In addition to Mourinho, who replaced Álvaro Arbeloa, the club also brought in players such as Marc Cucurella, Ibrahima Konaté, Denzel Dumfries, Bernardo Silva and Yan Diomande. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

But computer science majors are also projected to bring in the highest starting salary of all majors among the class of 2026 at $81,535, according to a report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers. — Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1