There was a great deal to do; helping seemed a quick way to learn the ins and outs of the household.
Stephanie Laurens ON A WILD NIGHT (2002)
All related terms of 'INS'
in
Someone or something that is in something else is enclosed by it or surrounded by it. If you put something in a container , you move it so that it is enclosed by the container.
Kutchin
a member of a group of indigenous people who live in the region of the lower Mackenzie River in northwestern Canada and the Yukon and Porcupine rivers of northeastern Alaska
step-ins
step-in garments , esp underwear
ins and outs
The ins and outs of a situation are all the detailed points and facts about it.
blow in
to arrive or enter suddenly
call in
If you call someone in , you ask them to come and help you or do something for you.
cave in
If something such as a roof or a ceiling caves in , it collapses inwards .
caving-in
a collapse
cut in
If you cut in on someone, you interrupt them when they are speaking.
fade-in
an optical effect in which a shot appears gradually out of darkness
fill in
If you fill in a form or other document requesting information , you write information in the spaces on it.
lead-in
A lead-in is something that is said or done as an introduction before the main subject or event, especially before a radio or television programme .
lie in
If you have a lie-in , you rest by staying in bed later than usual in the morning.
lock-in
If you lock someone in , you put them in a room and lock the door so that they cannot get out.
look-in
If you look in on a person or place, you visit them for a short time, usually when you are on your way somewhere else.
love-in
a gathering at which people express feelings of love , friendship, or physical attraction towards each other
plug in
If you plug a piece of electrical equipment into an electricity supply or if you plug it in , you connect it to an electricity supply using a plug.
pull in
When a vehicle or driver pulls in somewhere , the vehicle stops there.
ring in
If you ring in , you phone a place, such as the place where you work.
run in
To run someone in means to arrest them or to take them to the police .
shoo-in
A shoo-in is a person or thing that seems sure to succeed.
shut-in
If you shut someone or something in a room , you close the door so that they cannot leave it.
sit-in
A sit-in is a protest in which people go to a public place and stay there for a long time.
step in
If you step in , you get involved in a difficult situation because you think you can or should help with it.
take in
If you take someone in , you allow them to stay in your house or your country , especially when they do not have anywhere to stay or are in trouble .
tap-in
a goal scored without great effort by simply knocking the ball into the goal from close range
tie in
to come or bring into a certain relationship ; coordinate
toe-in
a slight forward convergence given to the wheels of motor vehicles to improve steering and equalize tyre wear
tuck in
If you tuck in a piece of material, you keep it in position by placing one edge or end of it behind or under something else. For example , if you tuck in your shirt , you place the bottom part of it inside your trousers or skirt .
walk-in
(of a cupboard ) large enough to allow a person to enter and move about in
work in
If you work one substance into another or work it in , you add it to the other substance and mix the two together thoroughly.
the ins and outs
all the complicated details or facts about a situation or system
bidie-in
a live-in sexual partner
break in
If someone, usually a thief , breaks in , they get into a building by force.
built-in
Built-in devices or features are included in something as a part of it, rather than being separate.
check in
When you check in or check into a hotel or clinic , or if someone checks you in , you arrive and go through the necessary procedures before you stay there.
dobber-in
an informant or traitor
drive-in
A drive-in is a restaurant , cinema, or other commercial place which is specially designed so that customers can use the services provided while staying in their cars.
phone in
If you phone in to a radio or television show , you phone the show in order to give your opinion on a matter that the show has raised .
stand in
If you stand in for someone, you take their place or do their job , because they are ill or away.
teach-in
A teach-in is a meeting , usually between students and teachers , with discussions on important and interesting topics . Teach-ins are not usually part of a formal academic course.
throw in
If you throw in a remark when having a conversation , you add it in a casual or unexpected way.
trade-in
If you trade in an old car or appliance , you give it to the person you are buying a new one from so that you pay less.
weigh in
If you weigh in on a plan , decision , or discussion, you add your advice or comments to it.
write in
If you write in to an organization , you send them a letter.
buy in
to buy back for the owner (an item in an auction ) at or below the reserve price
get in
If a political party or a politician gets in , they are elected.
put in
If you put in an amount of time or effort doing something, you spend that time or effort doing it.
sit-down strike
a strike in which workers refuse to leave their place of employment until a settlement is reached
early check-in
An early check-in at a hotel is an arrangement which allows a guest to check in earlier than the normal time.