bring in
- 01 B1 Intermediate
to introduce a new rule, law, or system.
to officially introduce or implement a new law, regulation, or system of organisation.
Simple“The government plans to bring in new laws to protect the environment.”
In context“The administration intends to bring in stricter regulations regarding carbon emissions before the end of the current legislative session.”
UsageThe object can be placed between 'bring' and 'in' or after the full phrase.
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
to earn a particular amount of money for a company or family.
to generate or produce a specific amount of income or profit.
Simple“His new business is starting to bring in a good profit.”
In context“The annual fundraising gala is expected to bring in over fifty thousand dollars for the local children's hospital.”
UsageCommonly used with 'profit', 'income', or specific monetary amounts.
- 03 B2 Upper Intermediate
to ask someone to join a project or group because they have special skills.
to involve a person or group in a particular activity, project, or organisation, often for their expertise.
Simple“We need to bring in an expert to help us with the technical parts.”
In context“The board decided to bring in a firm of consultants to oversee the restructuring of the marketing department.”
- 04 A2 Elementary
to carry something from outside into a house or building.
to move an object from an exterior location to an interior one.
Simple“It is starting to rain, so please bring in the laundry.”
In context“The gardeners worked quickly to bring in the potted palms before the first frost of the season damaged the leaves.”
- 05 C1 Advanced
to give an official decision in a court of law.
to officially return or deliver a legal verdict or judgment.
Simple“The jury took three days to bring in a guilty verdict.”
In context“After deliberating for nearly a week, the jury finally returned to the courtroom to bring in their verdict on all counts.”
UsageAlmost exclusively used with the noun 'verdict'.
this is a versatile phrasal verb; help students distinguish between the 'introduce' sense and the 'earn' sense by looking at the object (law vs. money).