in
/ɪn/
adjective
- 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
- Into a place, position, or state.
- Come in and sit down.
- Please let the dog in.
- He opened the door and walked in.
- 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.
- Fashionable or popular.
- Short hair is in again.
- That style is really in right now.
- Bright colors are in this season.
preposition
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
noun
- 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.