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In

/ɪn/

A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.

📖 Definitions of "In "

noun
  1. 1

    A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.

    "His parents got him an in with the company."

  2. 2

    (chiefly in the plural) One who, or that which, is in; especially, one who is in office.

  3. 3

    The state of a batter/batsman who is currently batting; see innings.

  4. 4

    A re-entrant angle; a nook or corner.

verb
  1. 1

    To enclose.

  2. 2

    To take in; to harvest.

adjective
  1. 1

    Located indoors, especially at home or at one's office or place of work.

    "Is Mr. Smith in?"

  2. 2

    Located inside something.

    "Little by little I pushed the snake into the basket, until finally all of it was in."

  3. 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. 4

    Inserted or fitted into something.

    "I've discovered why the TV wasn't working – the plug wasn't in!"

adverb
  1. 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. 2

    Towards the speaker or other reference point.

    "For six hours the tide flows in, then for another six hours it flows out."

  3. 3

    So as to be enclosed or surrounded by something.

    "Bring the water to the boil and drop the vegetables in."

  4. 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."

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