| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
get in [ɡet ɪn] | to enter (a place, vehicle, or situation) |
Other meanings
- to arrive (especially home or at work)
- to be accepted (into a school, organization, etc.)
- to submit something (e.g., an application)
- to say or do something quickly before it's too late
- to grow or harvest (rare, farming context)
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "get in"
- I forgot my keys and couldn’t get in.
- What time did you get in last night?
- He got in to Harvard!
- I need to get in my application before the deadline.
- She quickly got in a comment before the meeting ended.
Features of Using "get in"
“Get in” is used in the sense of “enter” most often in relation to premises and vehicles. It can be synonymous with “arrive”, especially in colloquial speech. Can be transitive in some cases, especially when meaning “to cut in” or “to have time to do something”. Context is a key factor.
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