get in

English

Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: see get,‎ in.
(transitive) To get into or inside something, literally or figuratively.
Hurry up and get in the car!

He tried to go after the ball but couldn't get in the game.

You'd better get in gear. We've got work to do!
(intransitive) To enter a place; to gain access.
If you want to get in, you'll need the gate code and a key.

Teens walk the redlight district but can never get in.

They hacked his password and finally got in.
(intransitive, transitive, idiomatic) To secure membership at a selective school.
All of our students who applied to university got in.
(intransitive, idiomatic) To be elected to some office.
Do the early results say our candidate will get in?
(of evenings or nights) To become dark earlier as a result of seasonal change; to draw in.
Winter's on the way, and the nights are getting in.

to board

to enter

to secure membership

to be elected

(Britain, slang) An exclamation of joy at one's success.
- You gained full marks in the exam.
- Get in!

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