get in
1 of 1verb/ˈgɛt ɪn/
Forms:gets in,getting in,got in,gotten in
1
to physically enter a vehicle, such as a car or taxi
A2transitive- She got in the car and drove away.
- They decided to get in the car and head to the beach for the day.
- The taxi pulled up to the curb, and I quickly got in.
- We need to get in the car if we want to make it to the movie on time.
- After loading our luggage, we got in the van and started our road trip.
2
to successfully secure admission to a college, university, or similar institution
transitive- She was thrilled to get in to her first-choice university.
- He worked hard to get in to the prestigious engineering program.
- Getting in to a competitive college often requires high grades and test scores.
- Admission to the medical school was highly competitive, but she managed to get in.
- They celebrated when their daughter got in to the Ivy League school.
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3
to arrive at home or at the place where one works
- I'll get in around 7 PM after the meeting.
- He got in late last night due to the traffic.
- She gets in early every morning to start her work.
- They got in just in time for dinner.
- The employees usually get in at different times depending on their schedules.
4
(of a train, airplane, etc.) to arrive at a particular place
B1- The train is scheduled to get in at the station around 8:30 AM.
- Their flight is expected to get in on time at the international airport.
- He was waiting at the bus stop for the last bus to get in from the city.
- The ship will get in at the port early tomorrow morning.
- The commuter train usually gets in at the downtown terminal by 7:00 AM.
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5
to successfully enter a place even when it is hard to do so
transitive- He couldn't find his keys to get in the house, so he had to call a locksmith.
- She wanted to get in the restaurant early to secure a table for her friends.
- He managed to get in through the small gap in the fence.
- Despite the heavy rain, we were determined to get in the concert venue.
- With some effort, she finally got in the locked room.
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6
to be elected to a political office or position
- She campaigned tirelessly to get in as the city's mayor.
- He hoped to get in as a member of the town council in the upcoming election.
- Getting in as a senator was a significant achievement in his political career.
- She successfully got in as the representative for the state in the national legislature.
- In the recent elections, several new candidates managed to get in as members of parliament.
7
to find a way to do or say something within a limited time or opportunity
transitive- He found a way to get in some reading on his commute to work.
- He tried to get in a quick word with the CEO during the meeting.
- Despite the busy schedule, he found a way to get in some exercise.
- She managed to get in a few words during the heated debate.
- She got in a few minutes of meditation before starting her day.
8
to request or invite someone to come to one's home or place to perform a specific task
transitive- We need to get in a plumber to fix the leak in the bathroom.
- He had to get a contractor in to repair the roof after the storm.
- They got in an electrician to install the new lighting fixtures.
- The homeowners got a landscaper in to redesign their garden.
- She decided to get in a painter to freshen up the living room walls.
9
to gather or collect something, often for a specific purpose or requirement
transitive- The farmers were busy getting in the wheat during the late summer.
- It's essential to get the harvest in on time to ensure a good yield.
- The community came together to get in donations for the charity event.
- The gardeners needed to get the vegetables in before the pests attacked.
- He worked diligently to get in all the research materials for his thesis.
10
to purchase a supply of something, typically in preparation for a future need or occasion
transitive- She reminded him to get in some snacks for the road trip.
- We should get firewood in for the camping trip.
- They decided to get in a few bottles of wine for the dinner party.
- We should get beer in for the weekend barbecue.
- He needed to get in groceries for the week ahead.