have in

verb

1. to ask (a person) to give a service

   we must have the electrician in to mend the fire

2. to invite to one's home

Example Sentences

Regulators have in recent years cracked down on the power of the biggest tech companies.

From New York Times

The JNF's terraforming projects have, in a sense, never stopped, even if intense and concerted human effort has tapered off in some areas since 1948.

From Salon

Macpherson hopes her experiences “are helpful to people who are struggling or are questioning any addiction in their life and how to approach it. I think people will be surprised by how much we have in common.”

From Los Angeles Times

After Knecht put his phone down, he talked about the confidence the Lakers have in him, about how, after drafting him 17th, they’ve empowered him to let it fly, with coach JJ Redick drawing up specific plays for Knecht to shoot.

From Los Angeles Times

Each company’s social tariff scheme differs based on things like household income, benefits received, individual water bills and how much people have in savings.

From BBC

Related Words

• appeal to
• attract
• call
• draw
• encourage
• insist
• lead
• persuade
• press
• propose
• request
• suggest
• summon
• tempt
• urge
• welcome
• woo