get in

British  

verb

1. (intr) to enter a car, train, etc

2. (intr) to arrive, esp at one's home or place of work

   I got in at midnight

3. (tr) to bring in or inside

   get the milk in

4. (tr) to insert or slip in

   he got his suggestion in before anyone else

5. (tr) to gather or collect (crops, debts, etc)

6. (tr) to ask (a person, esp a specialist) to give a service

   shall I get the doctor in?

7. to be elected or cause to be elected

   he got in by 400 votes

8. (tr) to succeed in doing (something), esp during a specified period

   I doubt if I can get this task in today

9. (intr) to obtain a place at university, college, etc

10. (foll by on) to join or cause to join (an activity or organization)

11. to be or cause to be on friendly terms with (a person)

12. (preposition) See get into

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noun

1. theatre the process of moving into a theatre the scenery, props, and costumes for a production

get in Idioms  

1. Enter a place, as in We managed to get in just before the doors closed . [First half of 1500s]

2. Arrive, as in We got in late last night . [Early 1600s]

3. Be elected to office or become accepted, as in a club. For example, Marge asked the club if she could get in . The variant get into takes an object, as in Things changed after he got into office . [Late 1500s]

4. Succeed in including, delivering, or finishing something, as in Can you get in that last paragraph? or I hope you'll get it in on time . Also see get in with .

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Example Sentences

With a password in hand, a hacker wouldn’t be able to get in without this second code required for access.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Though the couple’s house was well fortified, the suspect had managed to get in through an unlocked door.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

"We're keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident to get in touch."

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

"You find with a food bank they are means tested or you need a referral to get in the door. There is a real lack of dignity," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“Darling momma, let me get in your lap,” the raps spelled as Kate translated.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

Related Words

• come
• enter
• show up