enter or arrive
What time did you get in last night?
get in — 3 meanings
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phrasal verb3 meanings
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be elected or accepted
She worked hard and finally got in to her dream university.
submit (formally)
Please make sure you get your expense reports in by the end of the week.
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1. enter or arrive
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to enter a place, vehicle, or building, or to arrive somewhere, especially after traveling.
What time did you get in last night?
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to be chosen, elected, or accepted for a position, group, or school.
She worked hard and finally got in to her dream university.
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to send or deliver something, especially a document or piece of work, so that it is received by a particular deadline or authority.
Please make sure you get your expense reports in by the end of the week.
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