1
chiefly British
: all-inclusive
2
chiefly British
: being almost without restrictions
all-in wrestling
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or less commonly all-in
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: fully committed to or involved in something
The team is all-in for a championship bid this year.
—often used in the phrase go all inWith my bonus in tow, I got the far-fetched idea I didn't feel like working that type of pace anymore. So I went all in on real estate on my own.—
Philip Michael
Philip MichaelNote: In poker, to go all in is to bet everything on a hand.
The best my opponent could have at this point was a 5-high straight, so I went all in—my full $220,000 was riding on this hand. The last card was a Jack—and I was out.—John Grochowski
John GrochowskiExamples of all-in in a Sentence
Adjective (1)
all-in seven-day tour of Scotland
Adjective (2)
was all in after an evening of dancing and partying
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Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Nike’s World Cup presence stretches back decades, of course, but having the tournament in North America, on its home turf, is what helped the company decide to go all-in on its concept, which was directed by Dan Streit and produced by Wieden+Kennedy.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
Toothsome gnocchi, tart apples, and caramelized Brussels sprouts come together as an all-in-one side that makes the most of fall's final offerings.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
One of the best parts of identity theft protection is its all-in-one approach to safeguarding your personal and financial life.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
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Last month, investment firms of the ultra wealthy went all-in on sports and played on multiple fronts.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Nike’s World Cup presence stretches back decades, of course, but having the tournament in North America, on its home turf, is what helped the company decide to go all-in on its concept, which was directed by Dan Streit and produced by Wieden+Kennedy.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2026
Toothsome gnocchi, tart apples, and caramelized Brussels sprouts come together as an all-in-one side that makes the most of fall's final offerings.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
One of the best parts of identity theft protection is its all-in-one approach to safeguarding your personal and financial life.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for all-in
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“All-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-in. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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