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Definition get in in American English

get in phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

to arrive at home or at work

Example

You got in very late last night!

Example

Mark never gets in before 9:30.

Synonyms and related words
arrive enter reach
1.1

if a train, plane, etc. gets in, it arrives

Example

Our flight got in on time.

Example

The London train gets in at 10.05.

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arrive enter reach
2

to be accepted to study at a school or chosen to play for a team, etc.

Example

It's a very exclusive school and you have to pass an exam to get in.

Synonyms and related words
absence absenteeism attend
3

to be elected for a political job

Example

In 1994 a Republican majority got in.

Synonyms and related words
campaign canvass run
4

to deliver or send something to a person or place

Example

I have to get this homework in by the end of the week.

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bear bring along bring around
5

to manage to fit something such as an activity or comment into a small amount of time

Example

One writer managed to get in 20 plugs for his new book in a single interview.

Synonyms and related words
have find make (the) time
6

to ask someone to come to your house, office, etc. in order to do something for you

Example

We're getting a plumber in to fix the leak.

Synonyms and related words
ask for invite request
7

to buy or collect things that you need

Synonyms and related words
buy get purchase
Definition get in in American English