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What does "get in" mean?
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Enter a place, as in We managed to get in just before the doors closed. [First half of 1500s]
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Arrive, as in We got in late last night. [Early 1600s]
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Be elected to office or become accepted, as in a club. For example, Marge asked the club if she could get in. The variant get into takes an object, as in Things changed after he got into office. [Late 1500s]
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Succeed in including, delivering, or finishing something, as in Can you get in that last paragraph? or I hope you'll get it in on time. Also see get in with.
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