bring in
See also: bringin and bring-in
English
Etymology
Analytic form of the earlier inbring.
Verb
bring in (third-person singular simple present brings in, present participle bringing in, simple past and past participle brought in)
- To introduce a new rule, law, or system of organisation.
- To introduce a person or group of people to an organisation.
- To earn money for a company or for the family.
- 2016 October 24, Owen Gibson, “Is the unthinkable happening – are people finally switching the football off?”, in The Guardian, London:
- BT shelled out almost £1bn for the Champions League over the same period, while the FA has just brought in around £820m over six seasons for the international rights to the FA Cup alone.
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- To return a verdict in a court of law.
- To move something indoors, or into an area.
- Could you bring in the groceries?
- 2022 March 23, Paul Bigland, “HS2 is just 'passing through'”, in RAIL, number 953, page 41:
- Unlike South Heath, where the tunnel segments are made on site, the ones used here are made off-site and brought in by road.
Translations
to introduce a new rule, law, or system of organisation — See also translations at introduce
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to introduce a person or group of people to an organisation
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Anagrams
- brining, inbring