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.
If I were in charge, I would bring in more flexible working hours to help employees balance their work and personal lives.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: They want to bring in with a new system.
Say: They want to bring in a new system.
'Bring in' takes the thing directly — no 'with'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'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 law
- rules
- a policy
- changes
Don't confuse it
Related
Other meanings and phrases to compare.
- bring in (earn or generate money) — Another meaning of 'bring in' is 'earn or generate money'; compare the examples to keep the meanings separate.