Clue in Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈkɫu/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn

KLOO-in

UK

klˈuː/ /ˈɪn

kLOO-in

Definition

To give someone secret, special, or important information so they understand what is happening or can join in.

Usage & Nuances

'Clue in' is informal and often used when someone needs confidential or background information to understand a situation. Common in workplace or group settings: 'clue someone in on something.' Do not use it in very formal writing; phrases like 'inform' or 'brief' are more formal.

• Spanish: poner al tanto - informar (confidencialmente)
• Portuguese (BR): contar (um segredo) - colocar a par
• Portuguese (PT): contar (um segredo) - pôr a par
• Chinese (Simplified): 告知（内幕）- 告诉（重要信息）
• Chinese (Traditional): 告知（內幕）- 告訴（重要資訊）
• Hindi: सूचित करना (गुप्त या खास जानकारी देना)
• Arabic: يُطلِع على (معلومة سرية أو خاصة) - يخبر (بتفاصيل معينة)
• Bengali: গোপনে জানানো - বিশেষ তথ্য দেওয়া
• Russian: посвятить (в подробности) - вводить в курс дела
• Japanese: 教える (秘密や重要な情報を) - 内情を知らせる
• Vietnamese: cho biết bí mật - bật mí thông tin quan trọng
• Korean: 귀띔해주다 - 정보를 알려주다
• Turkish: bilgilendirmek (gizli veya özel olarak)
• Urdu: آگاہ کرنا (خاص معلومات دینا)
• Indonesian: memberi tahu secara rahasia - memberi bocoran

Example Sentences

Please clue in John about the meeting tomorrow.

basic

He wasn't clued in on the surprise party plans.

basic

Can you clue me in on what happened?

basic

I had no idea what was going on until someone finally clued me in.

natural

If you get lost, just ask someone to clue you in.

natural

Sarah always clues me in on office gossip before anyone else.

natural