PHRASAL VERBS WITH “IN”

“1. break in = break into = enter a building by using force, to steal something.
eg: The thief broke in and stole the new TV.

2. bring something in = bring in something = introduce something.
eg: The Congress brought in a new law on foreign trade.

3. bring something in = bring in something = earn a particular amount of money.
eg: The sale of the car brought in about $10,000.

4. fill something in = fill in something = write all the necessary information on a form, document, etc.
eg: Please fill in the application form.

5. fill somebody in = fill in somebody = tell somebody about recent events.
eg: You have to fill me in about what’s been happening at the office.
6. fill in for somebody = do somebody’s job because he’s not there.
eg: You will have to fill in for Paul while he’s on holiday.

7. get in = enter a place, especially when this is difficult.
eg: He managed to get in through a window.

8. give in = accept that you are defeated, surrender.
eg: The enemy was forced to give in.

9. give something in = give in something = give something to someone in authority = hand in.
eg: Students must give in their assignments next week.

10. kick in = begin to have an effect.
eg: The painkiller kicked in and she began to feel better.

11. take something in = take in something = understand, absorb something new.
eg: I’m reading this essay but I can’t take it in.

12. take somebody in = take in somebody = deceive somebody.
eg: Don’t be taken in by street vendors.

13. take somebody in = take in somebody = let somebody stay in your house.
eg: She’s always taking in stray cats.”