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all-in

American  
[awl-in] / ˈɔlˈɪn /

adjective

  1. Wrestling. without restrictions; with virtually every type of hold permitted.

  2. Jazz. performed by all members of the group; played ensemble.

    An all-in refrain followed the solos.

  3. British. with extras included; inclusive.

    at the all-in rate.
all in British  

adjective

  1. informal (postpositive) completely exhausted; tired out

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adverb

    1. with all expenses or costs included in the price

      the flat is one hundred pounds a week all in

    2. ( prenominal )

      the all-in price is thirty pounds
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of all-in

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

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Don’t go all-in on stocks and definitely don’t go all-out.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“We are committed to dedicating significant resources, with an all-in mindset, to drive lasting benefits to the entire ecosystem.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Sharky says he went all-in on committing to Baller League from the start because he believed in the project.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The Ducks proved they are all-in for a push to their first playoff berth in eight years by acquiring defenseman John Carlson ahead of Friday’s NHL trade deadline.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

He rehearsed his speeches—gestures and all-in front of a mirror until he got them right.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith

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