bring somebody/something ↔ in* phrasal verb 1 to introduce a new law Harsh anti-trade union laws were brought in in the early 1980s. 2 to ask someone to become involved in a discussion or situation I’d like to bring in Doctor Hall here and ask him his views. bring somebody in to do something The police were brought in to investigate the matter. 3 to earn a particular amount or produce a particular amount of profit The sale of the house only brought in about £45,000. * ldoceonline.com trivia: I got this phrase/expression from the movie actress, Chynna Ortaleza, when she responded to a comment, to viz. Pero choice mo yan e. Sige Godbless (sic) you. I know its hard (to) bring (in) a troll. [But that is your choice. OK, Go d bless you. I know its hard to bring in a troll.] What she meant is: You cannot discuss something or you cannot invite a so-called TROL...