1 : to or toward the inside of something (such as a building)

2 a : to or toward a place ? The tide is coming in. [=towards shore] ? Get your
orders in early!
b : at the place where someone or something arrives after traveling
? Is the train in yet? ? We expect to get in around noon.
3 : at or inside a home, office, etc.? Are your parents in? [=are your parents at
home?]
4 : at or to a location that is near to something or that seems near to something
? Pull the car further in. [=closer to the curb, house, etc.]
5 a : in a way that will blend into or join with something
? Gradually mix in the flour.
b : to or at a proper or indicated place
? I can't seem to fit this piece in. ? Please fill in your name and address on the
application.
c : in a way that will agree or be in harmony
? Do you think he'll fit in with the other kids?
6 : in a way that surrounds something or someone or prevents something or someone
from leaving
? They fenced in the property. = They fenced the property in. [=they put a fence
around the property]
� sometimes used in combination ? a house with a fenced-in yard
7 : in the position of someone who is involved or participating in something
? Count me in. [=include me in your plans]