want in

Idioms  

1. Desire to enter, as in The cat wants in . The antonym is want out , as in The dog wants out . [First half of 1800s]

2. Wish to join a business, project, or other undertaking, as in Some investors want in but have not yet been admitted . Again, the antonym is want out , as in Many Quebec residents want out of Canada . [Mid-1900s]

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Example Sentences

“When shoppers come, we want to make sure we have the item they want in stock,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s a world occupied by normal people who sometimes need a little help, a little push to get the things they want in life.

From Los Angeles Times

Northwestern Mutual’s general guideline is that people should aim to save 80% of their preretirement income for each year of their retirement — with everyone’s retirement goal varying based on individual circumstances, such as where they’ll live and what kind of lifestyle they want in retirement.

From MarketWatch

Free speech means you can say what you want in the digital town square.

From The Wall Street Journal

Democratic leaders lack the courage and bold vision that voters demonstrated they want in recent elections, choosing instead to surrender on a pivotal issue rather than fighting for Americans’ healthcare security.

From Los Angeles Times