buy into

verb

1. to agree with or accept as valid (an argument, theory, etc)
2. informal.
   to get involved in (an argument, fight, etc)

Idioms and Phrases

Purchase a membership, a share, or an interest in something. For example, I'd love to buy into this partnership, but I can't afford it . [First half of 1600s]

Example Sentences

I think it took me five minutes to fully buy into it.

From BBC

They wanted the manager to buy into the concept.

From BBC

Here are a few reasons not to buy into it, and instead to embrace the state as a bellwether for the country.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s specifically encouraging for Russell, whom JJ Redick pushed this summer to be a consistent vocal leader bought into winning above all else.

From Los Angeles Times

The “Desperate Housewives” actress, who describes herself as pro-choice, said she didn’t buy into her colleagues’ impassioned defense of reproductive rights, either.

From Salon

Related Words

• accept
• advocate
• agree
• authorize
• back
• certify
• confirm
• endorse
• establish
• license
• okay
• permit
• push for
• ratify
• recommend
• sanction
• sign
• support
• uphold