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in
in/in/
preposition
- expressing the situation of something that is or appears to be enclosed or surrounded by something else."dressed in their Sunday best"synonyms: inside, within, in the middle of, within the bounds/confines of, surrounded by, enclosed by
- expressing a period of time during which an event takes place or a situation remains the case."they met in 1885"synonyms: during, in the course of, in the time of, over
- expressing the length of time before a future event is expected to take place."I'll see you in fifteen minutes"synonyms: after, at the end of, following, subsequent to, within, in less than, in under, in no more than, before a … is up
- (often followed by a noun without a determiner) expressing a state or condition."to be in love"
- expressing inclusion or involvement."I read it in a book"
- indicating someone's occupation or profession."she works in publishing"
- indicating the language or medium used."say it in Polish"
- as an integral part of (an activity)."in planning public expenditure it is better to be prudent"
adverb
- expressing movement with the result that someone or something becomes enclosed or surrounded by something else."come in"synonyms: inside, indoors, into the interior, into the room/house/building, within
- expressing the situation of being enclosed or surrounded by something."we were locked in"
- expressing arrival at a destination."the train got in very late"
- (of the tide) rising or at its highest level.synonyms: high, at its highest level, rising
- (of an infielder or outfielder) playing closer to home plate than usual."looking for a force, they brought the infield in"
adjective
- (of a person) present at one's home or office."we knocked at the door but there was no one in"synonyms: present, home, at home, inside, indoors, in the house/room
- fashionable."pastels and light colors are in this year"synonyms: fashionable, in fashion, in vogue, voguish, stylish, in style, popular, (bang) up to date, up to the minute, modern, modish, trendsetting, chic, à la mode, de rigueur, trendy, all the rage, with it, cool, the in thing, hot, hip, happening, now, swinging, all the go
- (of the ball in tennis and similar games) landing within the designated playing area.
noun
a position of influence with someone powerful or famous.
"he would ensure an in with the nominee"
6 days ago · adjective ; a · that is located inside or within. the in part ; b · that is in position, operation, or power. the in party ; c · inside sense 2.
12 hours ago · involved with or knowing about a particular activity or plan: He seems to be in on everything that happens at work.
5 days ago · The meaning of BUY-IN is acceptance of and willingness to actively support and participate in something (such as a proposed new plan or policy).
16 hours ago · INN definition: 1. a pub where you can stay for the night, usually in the countryside 2. a small hotel, usually in…. Learn more.
3 days ago · in person in British English a. actually present the author will be there in person b. without the help or intervention of others.
3 days ago · You use in a word to indicate that you are giving a summary of what you have just been saying, or are giving a reply, in as brief a way as possible.
1 day ago · A definition provides a collective understanding of the meaning of a word or phrase. A universal definition would mean that there is a single description ...
23 hours ago · The purpose of this consultation is to seek your views on the need for a universal and inclusive definition of 'care experience' and what the potential ...
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2 days ago · Today we publish our decision to change the definition of Energy System Data (ESD) in Data Best Practice (DBP) Guidance which will be reflected in a change ...