Others (In): English Vocabulary List

to make a temporary appointment or arrangement that can be changed later

"Pencil in the meeting date."

"Let us pencil in a meeting for next Tuesday but we can change the date if something comes up."

to deliver something to a specific destination or recipient

"Send in your entry form."

"All participants are required to send in their completed application forms by the end of the month for consideration."

to occur at the same time with another thing such as an event

"The movie ties in with the book."

"The themes of the movie tie in with the director's earlier work which also explored ideas about memory and identity."

to firmly trust in the goodness or value of something

"She believes in helping others always."

"You need to believe in yourself if you want others to believe in your abilities and potential."

to trust someone with personal and private information

"She confides in her mother."

"She decided to confide in her best friend about her secret crush because she trusted her completely not to tell anyone else."

to agree to something, such as an idea, suggestion, etc.

"They will fall in with it."

"The committee decided to fall in with the proposal after considering all its potential benefits."

to allow someone to be part of a secret or to share information that was previously unknown to them

"Let me in on the secret."

"The manager let the team in on the surprise bonus that they would be receiving at the end of the month."

to convince someone to take part in a situation, project, or task

"Rope in some volunteers quickly."

"The event organizer roped in several volunteers to help with setting up the chairs and tables before the guests arrived."

to make the most of an opportunity for personal gain

"He cashed in on his fame."

"Many companies tried to cash in on the fitness trend by selling expensive workout equipment that did not actually work very well."

to earn a lot of money or resources through successful efforts or actions

"The business rakes in profits."

"The popular movie raked in millions of dollars at the box office during its opening weekend alone."

to introduce something in stages over time

"Phase in the new rules gradually."

"The company plans to phase in the new software over several months to avoid overwhelming the employees with too many changes at once."

to add something to a situation or context

"Throw in some extra chips."

"The salesman threw in a free phone case when I agreed to buy the more expensive model of the smartphone."

to enjoy something deeply

"Drink in the fresh mountain air."

"The thirsty traveler drank in the cool water from the stream as if he had not had anything to drink for days."

to have a meal at home, in contrast to eating at a restaurant or ordering takeout

"Let's eat in tonight."

"The family decided to eat in tonight because they were all too tired to go to a restaurant."

to stay in bed longer than usual in the morning

"Lie in bed late."

"We decided to lie in on Sunday morning instead of going to church because we were both very tired from the long week."

to celebrate a special occasion, often a new year, by some form of special activity

"Ring in the new year."

"We gathered with friends to ring in the new year at a rooftop party."

to stay in bed and sleep for a longer period than one typically would, especially in the morning

"I sleep in on Saturdays."

"The children were happy to sleep in on Saturday morning because there was no school."

to input data or information into a system or device

"Please read in the data."

"The technician will read in the new software updates to ensure optimal system performance."

to enter information using a keyboard, typically on a computer or electronic device

"Key in your password to login."

"Please key in your password carefully because you only have three attempts before your account gets locked."

to enter information using a keyboard or other input device on a computer or other electronic devices

"Type in your password here."

"Please type in your password carefully because you only have three attempts before your account gets locked for security reasons."

to write to an organization or a broadcasting company in order to express one's opinions or to ask for information

"Write in your suggestions."

"Listeners were encouraged to write in with their questions for the celebrity guest on the radio show."

to forcibly fit or squeeze a significant amount of work or activity into a limited timeframe

"Cram in some last minute studying."

"The students tried to cram in as much studying as possible during the last few days before the final exam."

to do a lot in a short amount of time

"Pack in the day."

"The tour guide tried to pack in as many sights as possible during the one day trip to the city."

to successfully fit something into a confined or crowded space

"Squash in one more person."

"We managed to squash in a few more people into the car even though it was already crowded."

to have something as the only or most important element or feature

"Happiness consists in contentment."

"The beauty of the plan consists in its simplicity rather than in any complex or clever features."

to cause something to occur

"The accident resulted in injuries."

"The heavy rainfall could result in serious flooding in low lying areas near the river."

to improve and increase the clarity of an image or movie

"Fade in the music slowly."

"The movie begins with a black screen and then the image slowly fades in to reveal a beautiful landscape."

to gradually understand a concept, often accompanied by an emotional response

"The news finally sank in."

"It took a few moments for the bad news to sink in and then she started crying."

to enter a place and accidentally discover someone in a private moment or activity

"She walked in on them arguing."

"He accidentally walked in on his sister while she was changing her clothes and they were both very embarrassed."

to occur, often referring to something unwelcome

"The cold set in."

"As the winter months approached, a persistent fog began to set in, making driving conditions quite hazardous."

to finish or rank in a specific position in a competition, typically indicated by a numerical ranking such as first, second, etc.

"She will come in second."

"The underdog athlete managed to come in first place against all expectations."

to interrupt someone's conversation

"Don't cut in, please."

"It is considered rude to cut in when someone else is speaking."

to make a specific amount of money

"The shop will bring in money."

"The new product line is expected to bring in significant revenue for the company this quarter."

to capture attention or interest often through physical appeal or psychological influence

"His smile will draw in."

"The captivating artwork managed to draw in the attention of every passerby with its intricate details."

to attract or draw someone or something toward oneself, often due to charisma, influence, or distinct qualities

"Her voice will pull in."

"The charismatic speaker had an uncanny ability to pull in the audience with his compelling stories."

to eat eagerly and in large amounts

"Let's pitch in."

"The hungry hikers were eager to pitch in on the delicious buffet spread."

to secretly listen to a conversation without the knowledge or consent of the participants

"Do not listen in."

"It is unethical to listen in on private conversations without permission."

to adjust the lens of a camera in a way that makes the person or thing being filmed or photographed appear closer or larger

"Zoom in on the map here."

"You can zoom in on the map to see the smaller streets and hidden details more clearly."

to comprehend something

"I can't take in."

"She tried to take in all the new information presented at the conference, but it was overwhelming."

to start to have an impact

"The medicine will kick in."

"The effects of the new policy will soon kick in, improving overall efficiency."