buy-in

noun

ˈbī-ˌin

plural buy-ins

: acceptance of and willingness to actively support and participate in something (such as a proposed new plan or policy)

Without buy-in from his troops, Gruden's just another tuned-out coach.—

Tim Keown

Probably the biggest challenge is to increase teacher buy-in. Some worry that Khan's methods are too untested. Others are more blunt, saying he wants to replace teachers with computers.—

Kayla Webley

Examples of buy-in in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Demonstrating the tangible benefits of AI innovations now can build employee buy-in as AI continues to drive future finance transformation. —

Karen Abramson, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024 The mushrooms felt like such an authentic way into a really silly, crazy buy-in. —

Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 7 Sep. 2024 The vision of large, integrated city schools where children from all backgrounds learn together, form communities across class and racial lines, and share in a common trust requires buy-in from everyone, especially those with other options. —

Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2024 Tight regulation — and buy-in from scientists — will be key to minimizing harm in the meantime. —

Celia Ford, Vox, 6 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for buy-in

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