bring in

verb

brought in; bringing in; brings in

transitive verb

1

: include, introduce

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

• acquire
• attain
• bag
• capture
• carry
• come by
• draw
• earn
• gain
• garner
• get
• knock down
• land
• make
• obtain
• procure
• pull down
• realize
• reap
• secure
• win

Examples of bring in in a Sentence

she's bringing in good money selling houses

Recent Examples on the Web

Sustainable practices can be brought in at all stages of whisky making, from the production of grain to the bottles used. —Mark Littler, Forbes, 27 Sep. 2024

Her Etsy store brought in $220,300 last year, according to documents reviewed by CNBC Make It. —Megan Sauer, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2024

More about how Arizona is trying to build on its success, expand its global footprint in the microchip industry and bring in more high-tech companies. —Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 26 Sep. 2024

The Space Force brought in 716 recruits — a bit more than its goal of 659. —Lolita C. Baldor, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1