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Definition get in in British 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.

Synonyms and related words
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

The Labour Party got in again in 2001.

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.

Synonyms and related words
bring deliver take
5

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.

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call away call on send for
6

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
7

to buy or collect things that you need

Example

Kara's friends are coming at the weekend, so get lots of chocolate in.

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