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Chariot Posted 19 years ago
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bring in
Cussons then brought in a management consultant, who workedon managerial and communications skills.
What does "brought in" mean? Does it mean "hire"? thanks.
What does "brought in" mean? Does it mean "hire"? thanks.
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Essentially, yes.
- Essentially, yes.
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Just a quick note - in American English, if you "hire" someone, you make that person an employee, so that phrase wouldn't work here. Perhaps "engaged" would work instead.
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Hi,
Here's an extra comment.
'Bring in' really focuses on 'introduce someone new to the group of people dealing with a particular matter'.
eg The Sales Dept. had a meeting about customer service, and they decided to bring in the Manufacturing Dept.
eg The manager questioned his employees about the theft, and then decided that he ne
Here's an extra comment.
'Bring in' really focuses on 'introduce someone new to the group of people dealing with a particular matter'.
eg The Sales Dept. had a meeting about customer service, and they decided to bring in the Manufacturing Dept.
eg The manager questioned his employees about the theft, and then decided that he ne
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