go in

verb

went in; gone in; going in; goes in

intransitive verb

: to make an approach (as in attacking)

: to take part in a game or contest

: to call the opening bet in poker : stay

of a celestial body : to become obscured by a cloud

: to form a union or alliance : join

—often used with with

asked us to go in with them

Phrases

go in for

: to give support to : advocate

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

: to engage in : take part in

Examples of go in in a Sentence

law enforcement officials decided to wait before going in on the barricaded gunman

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There is uncertainty about how much lower interest rates will go in the months ahead. —

Courtenay Brown, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024 Clothes should be put into a top-loading washer before the water goes in. —

Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2024 Vice President Kamala Harris could face the lowest favorability of any Democratic president-elect if November 5 goes in her favor. —

Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 Depth is another important factor, especially if your washer and dryer go in an existing cubby or closet. —

Jamie Gold, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for go in