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 of get in

• 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

Because Kit Carson is so close to the I-15, getting in and out is quick and easy, allowing residents of many nearby communities to compete with each other and often go out for drinks afterward. — Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2026

Hours before the game, the Clowns came out to greet the fans who were lined up waiting to get in. — Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 26 July 2026

And the Giants haven’t done much lately other than get in their own way. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026

Maybe her getting in battles with Tagah with this big belly was not a great idea. — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 25 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for get in

• threaten
• kinetin
• tibetan