Meaning
introduce (a person, idea, or product); earn income; recruit someone into a role.
Primary Function
transitive phrasal verb used for introducing people/ideas, earning revenue, recruiting staff.
Communicative Purpose
to indicate inclusion, hiring, compliance, or financial gain in professional/legal/business contexts.
Pattern
bring in
Core Structure
bring in
Função primária
transitive phrasal verb used for introducing people/ideas, earning revenue, recruiting staff.
Propósito comunicativo
to indicate inclusion, hiring, compliance, or financial gain in professional/legal/business contexts.
Situações de gatilho
government legislation proposals, business hires, consulting project onboarding
Contextos
professional meetings, legal documents, everyday conversation about work responsibilities
Padrão
bring in
Estrutura central
bring in
Slots de substituição
new regulations, a specialist/consultant, a good salary/profit
Colocados típicos
- decide to hire
- plan to implement
- expected to comply with
Substituições comuns
- introduce
- generate revenue for
- involve/participate in
Erros comuns
'bring inside' is redundant; misuse as causative verb instead of earning.
Similar / contraste
bring about (cause change), bring up (raise issue), usher in (initiate period)
Interferências
In informal speech the meaning ‘to earn’ may be used where a more formal/legal context calls for ‘import’ or ‘admit’.
Família do chunk
- bring-in (none)
Nuance
Emphasizes active inclusion and economic benefit rather than passive transfer.
Efeito pragmático
Signals proactive action, compliance intent, or recruitment decision-making.
Dica de memória
We need to bring in an expert.
Nota
This phrasal verb is versatile in business and legal contexts, often used in both formal and informal settings.
Upgrade path
bring in the new year
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