Type in Meaning in English

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Definition

To enter words, numbers, or information into a computer or device by pressing keys on a keyboard.

Usage & Nuances

Always informal, common in tech instructions ('type in your password'). Used for entering any kind of data by keyboard. Don't confuse with simply 'type,' which is more general—'type in' usually specifies a particular field or box.

• Spanish: escribir (con teclado) - ingresar (con teclado)
• Portuguese (BR): digitar - inserir (no teclado)
• Portuguese (PT): digitar - inserir (no teclado)
• Chinese (Simplified): 输入
• Chinese (Traditional): 輸入
• Hindi: टाइप करना
• Arabic: إدخال (بالكتابة)
• Bengali: টাইপ করা - প্রবেশ করানো (কী-বোর্ডে)
• Russian: ввести - напечатать (на клавиатуре)
• Japanese: 入力する
• Vietnamese: nhập vào - gõ vào
• Korean: 입력하다
• Turkish: yazmak (klavyede) - girmek (klavyeyle)
• Urdu: درج کرنا - ٹائپ کرنا
• Indonesian: ketikkan - masukkan (di keyboard)

Example Sentences

I hate having to type in my card number every time I shop online.

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If you type in the wrong code, it won't work.

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Please type in your password to continue.

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You need to type in your name here.

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She typed in the answer on the screen.

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Just type in your address and you'll see the directions.

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