Type in Meaning in English
expression
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 करनाArabic: إدخال (بالكتابة)Bengali: টাইপ করা - প্রবেশ করানো (কী-বোর্ডে)Russian: ввести - напечатать (на клавиатуре)Japanese: 入力するVietnamese: nhập vào - gõ vàoKorean: 입력하다Turkish: yazmak (klavyede) - girmek (klavyeyle)Urdu: درج کرنا - ٹائپ کرناIndonesian: ketikkan - masukkan (di keyboard)
Example Sentences
I hate having to type in my card number every time I shop online.
natural
If you type in the wrong code, it won't work.
natural
Please type in your password to continue.
basic
You need to type in your name here.
basic
She typed in the answer on the screen.
basic
Just type in your address and you'll see the directions.
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