Get in on Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn

GET-in-on

UK

ɡˈɛt/ /ˈɪn/ /ˈɒn

get-IN-on

Definition

To join, take part in, or become involved with an activity, event, or opportunity that others are already doing.

Usage & Nuances

'Get in on' is informal and often used for opportunities, trends, or group activities, suggesting a chance not to be missed or that something is popular. Common with 'the action', 'the fun', 'the deal', 'the ground floor'. Not for physical entry—use for joining, not arriving.

• Spanish: participar en - unirse a - involucrarse en
• Portuguese (BR): participar de - entrar em - se envolver em
• Portuguese (PT): participar em - juntar-se a - envolver-se em
• Chinese (Simplified): 参与 - 加入
• Chinese (Traditional): 參與 - 加入
• Hindi: शामिल होना - भाग लेना
• Arabic: المشاركة في - الانضمام إلى
• Bengali: যোগ দিন - অংশগ্রহণ করুন - সম্পৃক্ত হন
• Russian: присоединиться - поучаствовать - войти в дело
• Japanese: 参加する - 加わる
• Vietnamese: tham gia - bắt kịp (xu hướng)
• Korean: 참여하다 - 합류하다
• Turkish: katılmak - dahil olmak
• Urdu: حصہ لینا - شامل ہونا
• Indonesian: ikut serta - bergabung

Example Sentences

Everyone wants to get in on the game this weekend.

basic

I heard there’s a new project—can I get in on it?

basic

She wants to get in on the fun at the party.

basic

By the time I tried to get in on the deal, it was already over.

natural

If you want to get in on the action, you have to sign up now.

natural

Lots of companies are trying to get in on the new trend.

natural