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bring in

introduce or implement

to introduce or start using something new, like a law, rule, or system.

phrasal verbB2common

Don't mix these meanings

Same phrase, different job.

introduce or implement

to introduce or start using something new, like a law, rule, or system.

bring in (earn or generate money)

Another meaning of 'bring in' is 'earn or generate money'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • The company decided to bring in new safety regulations after the accident.work
  • If I were in charge, I would bring in more flexible working hours to help employees balance their work and personal lives.IELTS speaking

Fix the pattern

Pattern: bring in + noun

WrongThey want to bring in with a new system.

RightThey want to bring in a new system.

'Bring in' takes the thing directly — no 'with'.

Patternbring in + noun

Use it right

Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.

Stiff The government has promulgated new legislation.

Natural The government brought in a new law.

'Bring in' is the everyday verb for introducing a rule or law; 'promulgated legislation' is legalese.

Build natural chunks

Words that usually travel with it.

  • bring in + rule/system
    a new lawrulesa policychanges

Don't confuse it

'Bring in' here is not about physically carrying something, but about starting or introducing something new.

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