Phrasal Verbs Using 'Off' & 'In' - Entering or Moving (In)

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Phrasal Verbs Using 'Off' & 'In'

to block the path of another vehicle by parking too closely

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to enter someone's property by force and without their consent, particularly to steal something

Ex: The security system prevented the burglars from breaking in .

to confirm your presence or reservation in a hotel or airport after arriving

Ex: We usually check in online to save time .

to approach or surround someone or something, often in a way that is threatening or confining

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to advance toward a particular location or point

Ex: The runners started to draw in towards the finish line as the race entered its final stretch .

to successfully secure admission to a college, university, or similar institution

Ex: Getting in to a competitive college often requires high grades and test scores .
to go in [verb]

to enter a place, building, or location

Ex: The store is closing soon , so if you want to shop , you 'll need to go in quickly .

to forcefully open or break through something, often a door or barrier

Ex: The police had to kick in the gate to access the backyard where the suspect was hiding .

to let something or someone enter a place

Ex: She refused to let in the stranger at the door .

to start using a computer system, online account, or application by doing particular actions

Ex: I need to log in to my work computer to access my files .

to begin to live in a new house or work in a new office

Ex: She 's looking forward to move in to her new home after the wedding .

to connect something to an electrical port

Ex: I need to plug in my electric car to charge it before I can go for a drive .

to come or be received in large quantities or amounts, typically in a continuous and overwhelming manner

Ex: Donations poured in from all corners of the world after the earthquake .

to impolitely position oneself ahead of others already waiting in a line

Ex: It 's considered bad manners to push in without waiting your turn .

to enter a place by making a turn from a road or path

Ex: They turned in the sleek sports car and parked it near the entrance .

to permit entry or admission to a particular place, group, or situation

Ex: Mark , the theater manager , decided to allow in a few extra guests due to the event 's popularity .

to pull or draw something in by winding it around a reel or similar device

Ex: The children squealed with delight as they reeled in their first catch of the day .