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

When Pitino first arrived in Queens, going all-in on transfers was a necessity—and not just because he wanted players who might actually remember watching his title-winning run with Louisville in 2013.

From The Wall Street Journal

Grindr, which has been scrutinized for its past handling of sensitive information, including users’ HIV status, has tried to soothe worries about privacy concerns as it goes all-in on AI.

From Los Angeles Times

Halic made it clear afterward he’s ready to go all-in with his returning players next season.

From Los Angeles Times

Media companies are going all-in on artificial intelligence as the industry strives to improve content recommendation tools and cut operating costs.

From Barron's

The lower production also helped drive all-in sustaining costs 21% higher to $2,115 an ounce.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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