get something in

Related to word: get

Phrasal Verb

Definition (delivery)

  1. to ensure a delivery reaches its destination by a specific deadline

    • Please ensure that this document gets in to the supervisor before the deadline.

    • He offered some tips to help us get the report in by Friday.

    • We need to get all the materials in to the client by the end of the month.

  2. to ensure a delivery reaches its destination by a specific deadline

Definition (purchase)

  1. to procure a quantity of goods, typically food or drink, to ensure an adequate supply

    • Before the party, I need to get some drinks in from the store.

    • He got some food in over the weekend to prepare for the family gathering.

    • She got enough supplies in to ensure dinner for everyone.

  2. to procure a quantity of goods, typically food or drink, to ensure an adequate supply

Definition (speech)

  1. to manage to speak, despite difficulty due to others speaking

    • During the meeting, she managed to get her point in amidst all the chatter.

    • Even though my colleagues were discussing endlessly, I still managed to get something in.

    • He managed to get something in during their argument, adding important information.

  2. to manage to speak, despite difficulty due to others speaking

Definition (time)

  1. to find time to accomplish a task or engage with an individual

    • You should try to get some time in to finish your assignment.

    • She always manages to get some time in to go to the gym.

    • We need to find time to get in to see that movie.

  2. to find time to accomplish a task or engage with an individual