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.

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all in British  

adjective

1. informal (postpositive) completely exhausted; tired out

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adverb

1. 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

Etymology

Origin of all-in

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

Jason Calacanis, an angel investor and co-host of the popular podcast “All-In,” admitted he rarely answers his phone for cold callers.

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Its all-in sustaining cost is also on track for the bottom end of a A$2,400-A$2,800/Oz guidance range.

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All-in sustaining costs of A$2,739/oz beat MA’s estimate of A$3,309/oz.

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All-in sustaining costs totaled A$3,160/oz, while MA had forecast A$2,912/oz.

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“It’s tight quarters,” said university president Pam Whitten, “so that he can make sure the only people in there with him are all-in for football.”

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Related Words

• depleted
• done
• done in
• drained
• exhausted
• fatigued
• spent
• tired
• tired out
• tuckered
• wearied
• weariful
• weary