all-in

[ awl-in ]

adjective

1. Wrestling. without restrictions; with virtually every type of hold permitted.
2. Jazz. performed by all members of the group; played ensemble:

   An all-in refrain followed the solos.

3. British. with extras included; inclusive:

   at the all-in rate.

all in

adjective

1. informal.
   postpositive completely exhausted; tired out

adverb

1. 1. with all expenses or costs included in the price

      the flat is one hundred pounds a week all in

   2. ( prenominal )

      the all-in price is thirty pounds

Word History and Origins

Origin of all-in¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

The paper hypothesizes that it is possible that manatees were not present at all in precolonial Florida and the tools and ornaments arrived here via Native Americans trading with those from the Caribbean.

From Science Daily

Will the “all in or all out” approach of Josh Kushner’s Thrive Capital pay off?

From New York Times

He informed task force founder Dan Spencer he was all in, and agreed to design the project pro bono.

From Los Angeles Times

“The things that he really cherishes in his life, the things that he loves — they’re not all in one basket anymore.”

From Los Angeles Times

“They want results. They want action. And I’m all in.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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• intent
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