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.

4. to attract customers to a shop or business

We've got to bring in more business if we want the restaurant to survive.

5. bring in a verdict

to say officially in a law court whether someone is guilty or not guilty of a crime

ￚ synonym return a verdict

The jury brought in a verdict of not guilty.

bring somebody/something into something phrasal verb

1. to cause someone or something to be in a particular situation

Most of the land has now been brought into cultivation.

2. to make someone become involved in a discussion or situation

The government is trying to bring teachers into the debate on education

There is a danger that this could bring other countries into the war.

bring something ↔ off phrasal verb

to succeed in doing something difficult

ￚsynonym pull off

They managed to bring off the most daring jewellery robbery in history.

bring something ↔ on phrasal verb

to make something bad or unpleasant happen

ￚ synonym cause Stress can bring on an asthma attack.

What's brought this on? Have I upset you somehow?

2. to help someone to improve or make progress

Teachers have to bring on the bright children and at the same time give extra help to those who need it.

3. to make plants or crops grow faster

Keeping the young plants in a greenhouse will help bring them on.

bring something on/upon somebody phrasal verb

to make something unpleasant happen to someone

You have brought disaster on the whole village!

Bring something on/upon yourself

I've got no sympathy for him - he's brought this all on himself!

bring somebody onto something phrasal verb

if something brings you onto a particular subject, it is a good time for you to start talking about it

This brings me onto the question of pay rises.

bring something ↔ out phrasal verb

1. to make something easier to see, taste, notice etc

The spices really bring out the flavour of the meat. Fatherhood seems to have brought out the caring side of him.

2. to produce something that will be sold to the public

He's bringing out a new album next month. They've brought out a new perfume called 'Desire'.

3. to take something out of a place

Jenny opened the cupboard and brought out a couple of bottles.

4. bring out the best/worst in somebody

to make someone behave in the best or worst way that they can

Alcohol just brings out the worst in her.

5. bring somebody out of himself/herself

to make someone feel more confident and able to talk to people

Changing schools has really brought her out of herself.

bring somebody out in something phrasal verb

if something brings you out in spots, it makes them appear on your skin

Any foods containing wheat bring him out in a rash.

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