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

Then the Dutch brought in tens of thousands of people from China to till the land. —Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 24 June 2024

If that same two-person household instead brought in nearly $120,000, then their monthly rent could hover more around $2,800 for a one-bedroom unit. —Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 23 June 2024

Will venues continue to let fans bring in phones and film/livestream the set? —Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2024

When the suspect was not cooperating with officers and making threats toward them, Severi said officers brought in armored vehicles, canine officers and drones. —Elise Fisher, Sacramento Bee, 22 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1