Flow in Meaning in English
expression
ˈfɫoʊ/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
FLOH-in
flˈəʊ/ /ˈɪn
FLUH-oh-in
Definition
To move smoothly or continuously into a place, often used for liquids, people, money, or information entering somewhere.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in both literal and figurative senses (e.g., 'water flows in', 'money flows in'). Often followed by 'to', 'into', or directly after a subject. More formal than 'come in' when talking about non-physical things like information or money.
Spanish: entrar (fluir) - ingresar (líquidos, personas, información)Portuguese (BR): entrar (fluir) - chegar (fluxo de algo)Portuguese (PT): entrar (fluir) - chegar (fluxo de algo)Chinese (Simplified): 流入Chinese (Traditional): 流入Hindi: अंदर बहनाArabic: يتدفق إلى الداخلBengali: ঢোকা - প্রবাহিত হওয়াRussian: втекать - поступатьJapanese: 流れ込むVietnamese: chảy vào - đổ vàoKorean: 흘러 들어오다Turkish: akmak - dolmak (bir yere)Urdu: اندر آنا - بہناIndonesian: mengalir masuk
Example Sentences
Water began to flow in through the open window.
basic
When the doors opened, people started to flow in.
basic
Light can flow in through the glass roof.
basic
Money started to flow in once the new store opened.
natural
As soon as the news broke, calls began to flow in from the media.
natural
Questions flowed in throughout the entire presentation.
natural