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bring in

verb

Definition of BRING IN

transitive verb
2
:  to produce as profit or return <each sale brought in $5>
3
:  to enable (a base runner) to reach home plate by hitting the ball
4
:  to report to a court <the jury brought in a verdict>
5
a :  to cause (as an oil well) to be productive
b :  to win tricks with the cards of (a long suit) in bridge
6
:  earn <brings in a good salary>
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First Known Use of BRING IN

14th century

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