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

The Interrogator centers on former MI6 agent Conrad Henry and his team of outsider geniuses, who are brought in to solve cases after conventional policing and security hasn’t worked. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026

Farmers from nearby towns bring in produce and flowers each week, much of it selling out by mid-morning. — Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Streaming platforms are bringing in additional advertising revenue for the networks that carry the game. — Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

The sale was an astounding success, bringing in a record breaking $50 million. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1