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

Both executives will report to Moore, who has been slowly shaping her team since joining from her role as BBC content boss last year, bringing in the likes of Baby Reindeer exec Matt Jarvis as acting creative director. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 21 July 2026

Deputy Chief Jason Petersen served briefly as interim chief before the city brought in Doug Brinkley to temporarily fill that role in September last year. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 21 July 2026

The Guinea-Bissau forward will be the latest in a raft of signings who are being brought in to bolster the academy set-up. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 July 2026

If the top feels too basic, add on a fun brooch to bring in some personal flair. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1