go in

verb

went in; gone in; going in; goes in

intransitive verb

1

: to make an approach (as in attacking)

2

a

: to take part in a game or contest

b

: to call the opening bet in poker : stay

3

of a celestial body : to become obscured by a cloud

4

: to form a union or alliance : join

—often used with with

asked us to go in with them

Phrases

go in for

1

: to give support to : advocate

2

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

3

: to engage in : take part in

Synonyms

• assail
• assault
• attack
• beset
• bushwhack
• charge
• descend (on or upon)
• jump (on)
• pounce (on or upon)
• raid
• rush
• set on
• sic
• sick
• storm
• strike
• trash
• turn (on)

Examples of go in in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

First Known Use

1812, in the meaning defined at sense 1