Ins Meaning in English
word · lemma: in
ˈaɪˈɛˈnɛs/, /ˈɪnz
INZ
ˈɪnz
INZ
Definition
"Ins" refers to people or connections that give you special access or advantages, especially in jobs, schools, or exclusive places.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and mostly plural; often used as 'have ins with' or 'got some ins.' Relates to networking, knowing decision-makers, or having influential friends. Not the same as 'in' (inside or fashionable).
Spanish: contactos (personas influyentes) - enchufes (personas que tienen acceso especial)Portuguese (BR): contatos (pessoas influentes) - conexões (uso informal)Portuguese (PT): contactos (pessoas influentes) - cunhas (uso informal)Chinese (Simplified): 内部关系 (有影响力的人脉) - 内部门路Chinese (Traditional): 內部關係 (有影響力的人脈) - 內部門路Hindi: पहचान वाले लोग - संपर्क (जिनकी पहुँच है)Arabic: معارف نافذة - علاقات داخليةBengali: চেনাজানা - পরিচিতজনRussian: связи - знакомстваJapanese: コネ - 人脈Vietnamese: mối quan hệKorean: 인맥 - 연줄Turkish: torpil - bağlantıUrdu: تعلقات - سفارشIndonesian: kenalan - koneksi
Example Sentences
She has ins at the best restaurants in town.
basic
I wish I had ins at that company.
basic
He got the job because of his ins.
basic
Do you have any ins with the admissions office?
natural
She used her ins to get us VIP tickets.
natural
If you want to get in, you need some ins.
natural