bring in
phrasal verb·4 senses·particle in
Meanings
Introduce someone or something into a discussion or organisation
Why “in”? A person, idea, effort, or item becomes part of a group, activity, or plan.
“They brought in a new manager.”
“The chair brought in a legal expert to answer questions.”
Earn money for a person or business
Why “in”? A person, vehicle, message, or result reaches a place or becomes present there.
“The film brought in millions.”
“The weekend sale brought in extra cash.”
Introduce a new law, system or rule
Why “in”? In marks the start of an action or change. It can also mean slowly using something new until it feels comfortable.
“They brought in tougher rules.”
“The city brought in a smoking ban.”
Deliver a verdict in a court
Why “in”? An item, answer, or decision is given to a person, office, business, or system.
“The jury brought in a guilty verdict.”
“The jury brought in its decision.”
Don't confuse with
Bring in means introduce someone or something into a discussion or organisation. Bring out means make a quality or feature more obvious.
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
bring out
A contrast learners often mix up
Make a quality or feature more obvious; Publish or launch a new product; Cause a particular response or behaviour in someone; Take something out of a container or place to show it; Encourage a shy person to be more confident
ask in
Same in pattern: arrival
Invite someone to enter your home
barge in
Same in pattern: arrival
Enter a place rudely without permission
blend in
Same in pattern: inclusion
Look or behave like the people around you
break in
Same in pattern: arrival
Enter a building illegally by force; Interrupt a conversation and begin speaking
burst in
Same in pattern: arrival
Enter a place suddenly and forcefully
call in
Same in pattern: arrival
Visit a place briefly, often on the way somewhere; Phone a workplace or radio station; Ask experts or professionals to come and help; Demand the return of money lent
cash in
Same in pattern: arrival
Take advantage of a situation for profit
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