词组 | get in |
释义 | Idiom get in (on the ground floor) Theme: BEGINNINGS - EARLY to become associated with something at its start.If you move fast, you can still get in on the ground floor.A new business is starting up, and I want to get in early. Phr V get in gets, getting, got American pp also gotten get in to succeed in entering a place, especially a buildingI used Bob's keys to get in.We wanted to see the new Spielberg film but we couldn't get in. (= we were not allowed in because all the seats were full) to arrive at your home or at the place where you workWhat time did Chuck get in last night?Just give me five minutes to organize myself - I've only just got in. if a train, plane, or other vehicle gets in at a particular time, that is when it arrivesWhat time does your train get in?His plane doesn't get in till ten o'clock. if a political party or a politician gets in, they are electedDo you think the Conservatives will get in again?Bush got in with a small majority. to succeed in getting a place at a school, college, or organizationHe wanted to go to Oxford but he didn't get in. British to succeed in becoming a member of a teamYou have to be pretty good for the first team. Not many people get in. get in sb or get sb in to ask someone to come to your home or the place where you work in order to do something for you, especially to repair somethingThere's obviously a problem with the wiring - we'll have to get an electrician in. get in sth or get sth in to buy food or other supplies so that you have what you will needI must get some extra milk in at the weekend. to manage to say something even though it is difficult to do this because other people are talkingI finally managed to get a word in.She was chattering away and I couldn't get a word in edgeways. (= I couldn't say anything because she was talking all the time)I'll try to get my suggestion in at the start of the meeting. informal to manage to do something even though you do not have much time because you are busy doing other thingsDo you think we could get a game of tennis in before lunch?I managed to get in a couple of hours work before the meeting. get in ⇨ get in; get-inverb of a staged entertainment, to bring in and set up staging and technical equipment. The reverse (to deconstruct and entirely remove staging equipment) is 'get out'. Also used as nouns. UK, 1996get in1. To access or enter some place. No, I forgot my key, so I can't get in. 2. To reach some destination. What time does your plane get in? It's a long drive, so we won't get in until after midnight. 3. To be admitted into something, often an academic institution. She applied to some really good schools, but with her grades, I'm afraid she won't get in. 4. To use one's position or influence to cause someone to gain admittance to some organization or place. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "get" and "in." I heard you were a member of that club. Do you think you could get me in? I'm on the list for tonight's show, so I can probably get you in, too. 5. To manage to do something within a specific time frame. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "get" and "in." I just need to get in another five minutes of sleep before the alarm goes off again. I always like to get in a few more reps before the end of my workout. 6. To reach a particular state or condition. I'm trying to get in shape for the wedding, but I hate going to the gym. 7. To join or become a part of something. We need to get in on Joe's latest money-making scheme! Don't worry about getting in with the popular kids at school—just focus on your studies. get in(to)1. To use, access, or interfere with something, usually without permission to do so. A: "It seems the cats got into their treats while we were at work today." B: "Yep, I just found the empty bag completely torn in half." 2. To enter some place or thing. When did you get in? I didn't even hear the door open. Oh, I got into the office early today. Get in the car—I'll tell you what happened on the way. 3. To cause someone to be able to enter something. This code will get you into the bathroom. 4. To be granted admission to a particular school or program. I can't believe I got in to Harvard! 5. To become interested in something. My daughter has gotten into sports all of sudden and really wants to take tennis lessons. Ugh, I just can't get into that show—the acting is terrible. 6. To work in a particular area or industry. I used to be a lawyer, but I've gotten into nonprofit work these days. 7. To dress oneself in a particular article of clothing. I'm having a hard time getting into this dress—can you zip it for me? 8. To cause someone or something to act in a surprising or unusual way. Wow, what has gotten into you? I can't believe you're just not going to work today. 9. To enter a particular state or condition. We need to get the whole house in order before grandma gets here. I got in trouble for talking during class. get someone or something in(to) somethingand get someone or something into manage to fit someone or something into something. I will try to get you into the beginning of the line. The key is bent, but I think I can get it in. He struggled to get in the key. get someone in(to) something1. Lit. to manage to put someone into a confining area or into clothing. I couldn't get Billy into his boots! 2. Fig. to manage to get someone enrolled into a school, club, organization, class, etc.; to manage to get someone accepted into something. Somehow, we managed to get Jody into a fine private school. We got her in the group at last! Well, I managed to get myself into the class I wanted. get something in(to) someoneto make something enter someone or something. Get that morphine into her before she goes into shock. Let's get some food into him. He looks starved. get something in(to) somethingto manage to put something into something. I got the notice into tomorrow's newspaper. I will get the replacement battery into the car right away. get in1. Enter a place, as in We managed to get in just before the doors closed. [First half of 1500s] 2. Arrive, as in We got in late last night. [Early 1600s] 3. Be elected to office or become accepted, as in a club. For example, Marge asked the club if she could get in. The variant get into takes an object, as in Things changed after he got into office. [Late 1500s] 4. Succeed in including, delivering, or finishing something, as in Can you get in that last paragraph? or I hope you'll get it in on time. Also see get in with. get inv. 1. To enter something: Please get in the back seat. We opened the door of the car and got in. 2. To arrive: He got in late last night. 3. To become accepted to some institution, such as a school or club: I applied to cooking school and, fortunately, I got in. 4. To cause someone or something to come to or be admitted to a place: Please get the children in before noon. The standards of the school are high, but your good grades will get you in. 5. To succeed in making or doing something within a restricted period of time: The milk truck got six deliveries in before noon. The postal carrier got in the entire route before 2:00. 6. To attain some condition, especially unwittingly: The hooligans got in trouble for disrupting the picnic. 7. To put something into some condition: We got the car in good condition for the long trip. The runner got in great shape for the marathon. 8. get in on To gain access to or knowledge of something: At the dance club, we got in on the latest dance moves. Everybody wanted to get in on the secret. 9. get in with To become involved with something, especially with some group: She got in with a bad group of people. |
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