in

/ɪn/
adjective
  1. Having a position of power or influence; part of a group.
    • He is in with the management team.
    • They are in at the highest levels of government.
    • She is one of the in crowd at school.
adverb
  1. Into a place, position, or state.
    • Come in and sit down.
    • Please let the dog in.
    • He opened the door and walked in.
  2. At home or at one's workplace.
    • She is not in today; she called in sick.
    • I'll be in all evening.
    • Is your dad in? I need to talk to him.
  3. Fashionable or popular.
    • Short hair is in again.
    • That style is really in right now.
    • Bright colors are in this season.
preposition
  1. Inside or within a container, place, or area.
    • We live in a small town.
    • The cat is in the box.
    • She left her keys in the car.
  2. During a period of time (month, year, season, part of day).
    • The store opened in 2010.
    • My birthday is in July.
    • I like to walk in the morning.
  3. Indicating a state, condition, or situation.
    • The house is in good condition.
    • She was in a hurry to leave.
    • He is in trouble with his boss.
  4. Indicating the language, material, or medium used.
    • The book is written in French.
    • She carved the statue in marble.
    • Please write your name in pen.
  5. Indicating a person's profession or activity.
    • She is a teacher in the public school system.
    • They are involved in research.
    • He works in finance.
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noun
  1. A way to gain influence or access; a connection.
    • She has an in with the local politicians.
    • His uncle gave him an in at the company.
    • I need an in to get tickets to the concert.
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