get in

What does "get in" mean?

1. To enter a place, building, or vehicle
2. To arrive at a destination
3. To be admitted or accepted (to a school, club, etc.)
4. To submit or deliver something by a deadline

Examples

• Get in the car quickly—we're already late!
• What time does your flight get in tonight?
• She got in to McGill University on a full scholarship.
• Make sure you get your application in before Friday.
• The train gets in at 6:30 PM.

How to use it

Use 'get in' for cars and taxis, but 'get on' for buses, trains, and planes. 'Get in!' can be an invitation to enter.

Word order

Separable when meaning 'to submit': 'get something in' (e.g., 'Get your report in on time')

Similar expressions

Opposites

Related phrasal verbs

• get up

  To rise from bed after sleeping

• get back

  To return to a place

• get along

  To have a friendly relationship with someone

• get away

  To escape from a place or person

• get over

  To recover from an illness, shock, or emotional upset

• get through

  To successfully complete or finish something difficult