In on Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
IN AWN
ˈɪn/ /ˈɒn
IN ON
Definition
To be aware of or involved in something, especially something secret, private, or exclusive.
Usage & Nuances
'In on' is always used with an object: 'in on the joke', 'in on the plan'. Used for secrets, surprises, or exclusive information. Not used for physical locations (unlike 'in' or 'on'). Often informal.
Spanish: al tanto de - involucrado enPortuguese (BR): por dentro de - envolvido emPortuguese (PT): por dentro de - envolvido emChinese (Simplified): 知情 - 参与Chinese (Traditional): 知情 - 參與Hindi: से वाकिफ - शामिलArabic: على علم بـ - مشارك فيBengali: জড়িত - অংশীদার - জানে (গোপন বিষয়ে)Russian: в курсе - участвовать - посвящён (в секрет)Japanese: 知っている - 関わっている (秘密に)Vietnamese: biết về - tham gia vào (bí mật)Korean: 알고 있는 - 참여한 (비밀/계획에)Turkish: haberdar - dahil (gizli bir şeyde)Urdu: باخبر - شریک (کسی راز یا منصوبے میں)Indonesian: tahu tentang - terlibat (dalam rahasia/urusan)
Example Sentences
Are you in on the surprise party?
basic
He wants to be in on the discussion.
basic
Not everyone was in on the secret.
basic
I wish you had let me be in on the plan from the start.
natural
It was funny because only a few people were in on the joke.
natural
Let me know if you want to be in on the deal.
natural