in · adv
in (INTO A SPACE)
A2 into an area or space from the outside of it
Dictionary examples:
The cat jumped in through the window, bringing a live mouse! (0.0)
My phone flew in through the window. It missed me! (0.0)
My homework floated in on a paper airplane. Thanks, wind! (0.0)
Could you bring the clothes in for me? (12.3)
Cut the pastry into a square and turn in the corners. (52.0)
in (AT A PLACE)
B1 at the place where a person usually lives or works
Dictionary examples:
My boss isn't in today. He's probably surfing on his office chair somewhere. (0.0)
The teacher isn't in. She's probably wrestling with the copy machine again. (0.0)
Is the dentist in? I have a toothache from biting my phone. (0.0)
Mr Ellis isn't in this week. (4.3)
Could you ask him to call me when he gets in? (18.4)
in (TRANSPORT)
B1 having arrived at the place where people can get on or off
Dictionary examples:
The clown car is in! Twenty clowns are ready to get off. (0.0)
The roller coaster is in. Passengers look happy and scared at once! (0.0)
The hot air balloon is in. Time to land and have tea! (0.0)
What time is Roz's flight due in? (29.6)
in (SENT)
B2 given or sent to someone official in order to be read
Dictionary examples:
When does your essay have to be in? (16.8)
Remember to get your application in by the end of the week. (24.1)