brɪŋ ɪn
neutral
intermediate
- Base verb:
- bring
- Particle:
- in
- Separable:
- Yes
What does "bring in" mean?
- To introduce or implement something new
- To earn or generate money
- To involve someone or ask for their help
- To take something or someone inside
Examples
- The government plans to bring in new immigration laws.
- Her new business brings in over $100,000 a year.
- We should bring in an expert to solve this problem.
- Can you bring in the laundry before it rains?
- The company brought in consultants to review their processes.
How to use it
In business, 'bring in' often refers to revenue or profits. For laws and policies, it means to introduce or implement.
Word order
Object can go between: 'bring the expert in' or after: 'bring in the expert'. Pronouns must go between: 'bring them in'.
Similar expressions
introduce
implement
earn
generate
involve
Opposites
remove
exclude
take out
Related phrasal verbs
- bring up
To mention or introduce a topic in conversation
- bring back
To return something to its original place or owner
- bring out
To produce and release a new product, book, or album
- bring down
To cause something to fall or collapse
- bring together
To unite people or groups
- bring about
To cause something to happen
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