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go in

verb

Definition of go in

  1. intransitive verb

  2. 1 :  to make an approach (as in attacking)

  3. 2a :  to take part in a game or contestb :  to call the opening bet in poker :  stay

  4. 3 of a celestial body :  to become obscured by a cloud

  5. 4 :  to form a union or alliance :  join —often used with with asked us to go in with them

go in for

  1. 1 :  to give support to :  advocate

  2. 2 :  to have or show an interest in or a liking for

  3. 3 :  to engage in :  take part in

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First Known Use of go in

1812

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