get in

verb

got in; got in or gotten in; getting in; gets in

intransitive verb

1

a

: enter

b

: arrive

2

a

: to become friendly

b

: to become involved

3

: to become accepted for membership or chosen for office

transitive verb

1

: to succeed in doing, making, or delivering

2

: to include in one's schedule

3

: involve sense 1a

Synonyms

• arrive
• come
• get through
• appear
• turn up

Examples of get in in a Sentence

it will be late when you get in, so you may have trouble finding a taxi

Recent Examples on the Web

In a classroom, students can learn how to help clients safely get in and out of a car. —Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 21 Aug. 2025

That’s why Rybakina and Fritz were seeded and Errani and Vavassori needed a wild card to get in. —Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025

Until this year, what Japan got in return was reliable platinum-tier coverage. —Adam S. Posen, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025

Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend getting in at least 150 minutes a week of moderate-intensity exercise, along with two or more days of muscle-strengthening activities. —Korin Miller, Flow Space, 19 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a

Rhymes for get in

• threaten
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• kinetin
• tibetan