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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Adjective
Students who spoke with Fox News Digital after MacDonald's session are all-in on Northwood, particularly at a place where the free exchange of ideas is welcome.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 28 Dec. 2025
For a low-maintenance routine, a two-in-one leave-in and styling cream is a great all-in-one option.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 23 Dec. 2025
Hailing from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 810 markets itself as an all-in-one party destination.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 23 Dec. 2025
Indian investors go all-in on e-commerce Meesho, a platform offering affordable and unbranded retail products, became India’s best-performing major IPO of 2025 after its debut last week.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 19 Dec. 2025
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“All-in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all-in. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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