Definition of bring in

bring inphrasal verb

mang vào

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The phrase "bring in" has its roots in ancient English, dating back to the Old English language. Its original meaning was "hringan," which literally translates to "to bring" or "carry." Over time, this phrase evolved in Middle English to "brynge," which preserved its meaning of "to bring" or "carry." It is from this Middle English form that the modern English word "bring" originated. The phrase "bring in" specifically refers to the action of bringing something inside or into a specific location. Its etymology can be traced back to the Middle English verb "brynge," which was often followed by the preposition "in." As English continued to evolve, the phrase "bring in" became a common idiom, often employed in conjunction with a variety of nouns, such as "revenue," "ideas," and "supplies," to denote the action of bringing these items or concepts into a particular location or situation. Today, "bring in" retains its original meaning and is widely used in everyday English, both in spoken and written communication. Its simplicity and versatility make it a useful phrase in a variety of contexts, from business and finance to everyday conversation.

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to ask somebody to do a particular job or to be involved in something

yêu cầu ai đó làm một công việc cụ thể hoặc tham gia vào một việc gì đó

Example:
  • Local residents were angry at not being brought in on (= asked for their opinion about) the new housing proposal.

    Người dân địa phương tức giận vì không được tham gia (= hỏi ý kiến ​​về) đề xuất nhà ở mới.

  • Experts were brought in to advise the government.

    Các chuyên gia đã được đưa vào để tư vấn cho chính phủ.

to bring somebody to a police station in order to ask them questions or arrest them

đưa ai đó đến đồn cảnh sát để thẩm vấn hoặc bắt giữ họ

Example:
  • Two men were brought in for questioning.

    Hai người đàn ông đã bị đưa vào để thẩm vấn.

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