Buy in Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To agree to or support an idea, plan, or project, or to purchase a share or participation in something. Common both for expressing agreement with a proposal and literally buying part of a business.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used in business or teamwork. Frequently heard as 'get buy-in' (seek support) and 'buy in to' (agree with an idea). In finance, literal for purchasing a share. Don't confuse with simply 'buy' (purchase an item). Context clarifies if it means agreement or ownership.
Example Sentences
Did everyone buy in to the new plan?
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She didn't buy in to the idea at first.
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Investors want to buy in to successful startups.
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It's hard to move forward without everyone’s buy in.
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He finally decided to buy in after seeing the results.
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We need the team to really buy in if this project is going to work.
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