bring in
phrasal verb·4 senses·particle in
Meanings
Introduce someone or something into a discussion or organisation
Why “in”? You step inside the circle. To be in is to belong or take part.
“They brought in a new manager.”
“The club brought in a new coach.”
Earn money for a person or business
Why “in”? You reach a place and become present there. The train gets in, you check in, or the news comes in.
“The film brought in millions.”
“The market brought in extra cash.”
Introduce a new law, system or rule
Why “in”? Entering the activity. In shows the moment you start doing something.
“They brought in tougher rules.”
“The city brought in a smoking ban.”
Deliver a verdict in a court
“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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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
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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