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

And while BeachLife may not bring in the massive numbers of Coachella, its economic and cultural impact on the South Bay community is significant. —Alex Distefano, Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026

The instability of recent years, mixed with the failure of the Russian forces brought in following Mali’s rejection of French and EU troops, means the near term outlook is bleak. —Ulf Laessing, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026

Hence, clinically administered drugs bring in more money compared to those dispensed by retail pharmacies. —Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 30 Apr. 2026

Burton brought in a stethoscope, a scale, and a thermometer so that children could use the numbers for a math activity and demystify doctors’ visits. —Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 30 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1