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

The Trojans did finally get in the end zone in the fourth quarter when Will Jackson hit Alex Rossi with a 23-yard catch and run for a touchdown. — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

This was a huge two points dropped, and their lack of control after getting in front twice cost them. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, a major reboot out of Canton as Hall of Fame reduces its voting body from 50 to 25 in wake of last year’s embarrassment when all-time Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Belichick stunningly did not get in on first ballot. — Greg Cote september 6, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2026

Roundhill Investments, whose DRAM ETF has been a breakout star this year with close to $25 billion in assets, is planning to get in on the trade as well, through its CCML ETF, also currently in registration with the SEC. — Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for get in

• threaten
• kinetin
• tibetan