buy-in
noun
an act or instance of buying in.
buy-in
American
[bahy-in]
/ ˈbaɪˌɪn /
noun
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an act or instance of buying in.
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the deliberate submission of a false bid, too low to be met, in order to win a contract.
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Poker. the chips purchased by a player from the banker, occasionally a set amount required to enter a specific competition or game.
buy in
British
verb
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(tr) to buy back for the owner (an item in an auction) at or below the reserve price
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(intr) to purchase shares in a company
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(intr) to buy goods or securities on the open market against a defaulting seller, charging this seller with any market differences
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Also: buy into. informal (tr) to pay money to secure a position or place for (someone, esp oneself) in some organization, esp a business or club
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to purchase (goods, etc) in large quantities
to buy in for the winter
noun
Etymology
Origin of buy-in
Noun use of verb phrase buy in
Example Sentences
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It had changed owners multiple times since it was first set up 25 years earlier and her buy-in exponentially boosted visitor numbers.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Companies like Microsoft, OpenAI and Amazon need the public’s buy-in to avoid speed bumps, maintain political support and curb blowback.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 23, 2026
“We think it creates a great degree of buy-in from public water agencies,” Oppenheimer said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
With those, you’d put down cash for a buy-in and then likely pay a monthly maintenance fee like you would with a condo.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
“But you need buy-in from everyone in the group. Give it some more thought. How can you help the shelter? How can each of you get something out of the experience?”
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
Larger companies are better poised to absorb some of the shock of increased prices through higher profit margins and the ability to buy in bulk, Vyas said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Even if he secures it, the bigger issue is whether the players will buy in.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 22, 2026
The median cost to buy in the Los Angeles area was $4,836 per month, while the median rent for the same size homes was $2,787, a $2,049 difference.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Spot-on treatments to prevent parasite infestations in fur and on skin are currently widely available for pet owners to buy in supermarkets and online.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
“Mame wants you to sell some things and get us some food. There’s no way to buy in the ghetto, and there are eight other families in our apartment. We’ve already used what we brought.”
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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