Entering or Moving (In): English Vocabulary List

to block the path of another vehicle by parking too closely

"The truck blocked in our car."

"The inconsiderate truck driver completely blocked in our car and we could not get out of the parking space."

to confirm your presence or reservation in a hotel or airport after arriving

"Check in at the airport two hours early."

"Passengers need to check in at least two hours before their international flight to allow enough time for security screening and baggage drop."

to approach or surround someone or something, often in a way that is threatening or confining

"The darkness closed in around them."

"The enemy troops began to close in on the small group of soldiers who were trapped in the valley below."

to enter a place, building, or location

"They go in through the front door."

"Please go in through the main entrance and take the elevator to the third floor where the conference room is located."

to let something or someone enter a place

"She lets in some fresh air."

"The security guard refused to let in anyone without a valid identification card even if they claimed to be employees."

to start using a computer system, online account, or application by doing particular actions

"Log in using your username and password."

"You must log in to your account using your username and password before you can access your personal information and settings."

to connect something to an electrical port

"Plug in the charger before using it."

"Before you can use the new printer you need to plug it into a power outlet and connect it to your computer."

to come or be received in large quantities or amounts, typically in a continuous and overwhelming manner

"Donations poured in rapidly."

"The donations poured in from all over the country after the news reported about the family who had lost everything in the fire."

to impolitely position oneself ahead of others already waiting in a line

"Do not push in line."

"The rude man pushed in front of us in the queue and the security guard asked him to go to the back."

to permit entry or admission to a particular place, group, or situation

"They allowed him in finally."

"The bouncer would not allow in anyone who was wearing sneakers because the club had a strict dress code."

to pull or draw something in by winding it around a reel or similar device

"He reeled in a huge fish."

"The fisherman felt a strong tug on his line and began to reel in a huge fish."

to enter someone's property by force and without their consent, particularly to steal something

"They will break in."

"The burglars managed to break in through the back window, stealing valuable electronics."

to advance toward a particular location or point

"The train will draw in."

"As the storm intensified, the ships began to draw in towards the safety of the harbor."

to successfully secure admission to a college, university, or similar institution

"She will get in."

"After months of studying, she was thrilled to finally get into her dream university."

to forcefully open or break through something, often a door or barrier

"Kick in the door."

"The medicine takes about thirty minutes to kick in so you will feel better."

to begin to live in a new house or work in a new office

"They plan to move in together next month."

"The young couple decided to move in together after dating for two years to save money on rent."

to enter a place by making a turn from a road or path

"Please turn in here."

"Take the next exit and turn in at the large oak tree."