bring in

Verb (5)

1. bring in a new person or object into a familiar environment“He brought in a new judge”“The new secretary introduced a nasty rumor”Synonyms: introduceMore general act, moveMore specific track, insinuate, immigrate
2. earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages“How much do you make a month in your new job?”“She earns a lot in her new job”“this merger brought in lots of money”“He clears $5,000 each month”Synonyms: gaintake inclearmakeearnrealizerealisepull inMore general get, acquireMore specific yield, profit, eke out, rake off, gross, rake in, take homeSimilar make, net
3. be sold for a certain price“The painting brought $10,000”“The old print fetched a high price at the auction”Synonyms: fetchbringMore general sellInvolves change hands, change owners
4. submit (a verdict) to a courtMore general present, submit
5. convey“The microphone brought in the sounds from the room next to mine”More general impart, conduct