bring in — introduce or implement
phrasal verbB2IELTS 6+neutralcommon
to introduce or start using something new, like a law, rule, or system.
Say it like a native
Textbook The government has promulgated new legislation.
Native The government brought in a new law.
'Bring in' is the everyday verb for introducing a rule or law; 'promulgated legislation' is legalese.
Pattern: bring in + noun
In use
- 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
Common mistake
✗ They want to bring in with a new system.
✓ They want to bring in a new system.
'Bring in' takes the thing directly — no 'with'.
Common collocations
bring in + rule/system— a new law, rules, a policy, changes
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.