Meaning trap
bring in
introduce or implement
to introduce or start using something new, like a law, rule, or system.
Don't mix these meanings
Same phrase, different job.
to introduce or start using something new, like a law, rule, or system.
Another meaning of 'bring in' is 'earn or generate money'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.
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.
'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/systema new lawrulesa policychanges
Don't confuse it
'Bring in' here is not about physically carrying something, but about starting or introducing something new.
Related
- bring in (earn or generate money) — Another meaning of 'bring in' is 'earn or generate money'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.