IN â Definition of IN
noun
1
A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.
His parents got him an in with the company.
2
(chiefly in the plural) One who, or that which, is in; especially, one who is in office.
3
The state of a batter/batsman who is currently batting; see innings.
4
A re-entrant angle; a nook or corner.
verb
1
To enclose.
2
To take in; to harvest.
adjective
1
Located indoors, especially at home or at one's office or place of work.
Is Mr. Smith in?
2
Located inside something.
Little by little I pushed the snake into the basket, until finally all of it was in.
3
(of the ball or other playing implement) Falling or remaining within the bounds of the playing area.
If the tennis ball bounces on the line then it's in.
4
Inserted or fitted into something.
I've discovered why the TV wasn't working â the plug wasn't in!
adverb
1
At or towards the interior of a defined space, such as a building or room.
He ran to the edge of the swimming pool and dived in.
2
Towards the speaker or other reference point.
For six hours the tide flows in, then for another six hours it flows out.
3
So as to be enclosed or surrounded by something.
Bring the water to the boil and drop the vegetables in.
4
Still eligible to play, e.g. able to bat in cricket and baseball.
He went for the wild toss but wasn't able to stay in.
preposition
1
Used to indicate location, inclusion, or position within spatial, temporal or other limits.
2
Into.
Less water gets in your boots this way.
3
Used to indicate limit, qualification, condition, or circumstance.
In replacing the faucet washers, he felt he was making his contribution to the environment.
4
Used to indicate means, medium, format, genre, or instrumentality.
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