go in

verb

1. to enter
2. preposition See go into
3. (of the sun) to become hidden behind a cloud
4. to be assimilated or grasped

   nothing much goes in if I try to read in the evenings

5. cricket to begin an innings
6. go in for
   1. to enter as a competitor or contestant
   2. to adopt as an activity, interest, or guiding principle

      some men go in for football in a big way

      she went in for nursing

Example Sentences

Having defeated Jones' side - in their most recent victory by 35 points in June - England go in as heavy favourites to end their miserable run.

From BBC

“And when he sees a couple of his first shots go in, he can get in that mode where he’s unconscious. I kinda expect it from him because I’ve watched him a lot.”

From Los Angeles Times

They will go in knowing next to nothing and will be staffed with cranks and scammers who know even less.

From Salon

One of its quirks is "the middle of Lidl" and a trip to the retailer has become synonymous with shoppers returning with something they had not gone in for.

From BBC

When she was photographed or filmed going in and out of the courthouse in Manhattan where her defamation lawsuit against Trump was heard, we saw a poised, well-dressed woman walking or standing with her attorney.

From Salon

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