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PHRASAL VERB WITH "IN"
| Phrasal Verb | MEANING | EXAMPLE |
|---|---|---|
| Break in | Enter by force in order to steal | "I saw a man outside the shop trying to break in." |
| Butt in (on), Cut in | Interrupt somebody who is speaking | "It's rude to butt in on a conversation." |
| Call in | Make a phone call to a place | "Carole called in to say she'd be late." |
| Ask someone to do a job | "We called in a plumber to repair the dishwasher." | |
| Check in | Register at a hotel or an airport | "For security reasons, you have to check in two hours before your flight." |
| Chip in | Participate in something | "We're all going to buy him a present. Would you like to chip in?" |
| Count in | Include someone in an activity | "You're all going to the beach party? You can count me in." |
| Drop in | Pay a brief visit | "Jimmy sometimes drops in to see his grandparents on his way home from school." |
| Fall in | Collapse inwards | "The roof of the house fell in during the storm." |
| Fit in (with) | Feel comfortable or be in harmony with | "He has difficulty making friends. He just doesn't seem to fit in with the others.." |
| Fold in | Mix one ingredient with another | "Beat the eggs then fold in the sugar." |
| Give in | Accept defeat; surrender | "Dad gave in and agreed to lend me his car." |
| Hand in | Submit (e.g. a report or homework) | "All application forms must be handed in before the end of the month." |
| Indulge in | Allow yourself to enjoy something | "I've been dieting all week but today I'm going to indulge in a dessert!" |
| Join in | Take part in something | "The child was too shy to join in the game." |
| Keep in | Retain; not let someone or something out | "We keep in the dog when the postman arrives." |
| Let in | Allow to enter | "We need to let in some fresh air." |
| Log in (to) or on | Access a program or database | "You need to log in to your account before you can use our services." |
| Move in | Arrive in a new home or office | "You've bought a house? When are you moving in?" |
| Plug in | Connect electrical equipment | "Is there a socket where I can plug in my computer?." |
| Pop in | Make a brief visit | "My daughter sometimes pops in for a cup of coffee." |
| Pull in | Move to the side of the road | "A police car signalled to me to pull in." |
| Set in | Take root; begin and continue | "It's snowing today. Winter has set in." |
| "Just a few months after moving, regret set in." | ||
| Settle in/into | Get used to a new place | "How are the children settling into their new school? " |
| Sign in | Register (e.g. at a hotel) | "As soon as we've signed in we'll get something to eat ." |
| Sink in | Be fully understood | "It took a while for the scale of the disaster to sink in." |
| Sleep in | Sleep longer than usual | "Tomorrow is Saturday, so I can sleep in" |
| Stay in | Remain at home rather than go out | "I stayed in all afternoon waiting for a delivery." |
| Take in | Allow to stay in one's home | "The old lady next door is always taking in stray cats!" |
| Take in | Note with your eyes and register. | "Amandatook in every detail of her rival's outfit." |
| Trade in | Give as part payment for a new article | "I traded in my old car for a new model." |
| Usher in | Welcome or be the beginning of something new | "A party is a joyful way to usher in the New Year." |
| "Her appointment as marketing director ushered in fresh ideas." | ||
| Zero in (on) | Aim at a target and move towards it | "The police have zeroed in on the escaped prisoner. " |
| Zoom in (on) | Focus more closely on someone or something | "The camera zoomed in on some famous faces." |