Phrasal verb
ask in
Meanings
To invite someone to come inside a building or room.
Definition
To ask in means to invite someone to come inside a place, usually your home or office.
To ask someone in is to invite them to enter a building or room. It is often used when someone is waiting at the door and you politely invite them inside. The phrase can sound formal or courteous, depending on the situation.
Examples
- I asked in the delivery driver because it started raining.
- She asked in her neighbor for a cup of tea and a quick chat.
- They asked in the new intern and showed him where to sit.
- We asked in our friends when the wind got too cold on the patio.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes say "ask in someone" instead of the correct order "ask someone in" when using an object.
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- set up To set up means to arrange or prepare something so it is ready to use or happen.
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- go back To go back means to return to a place, time, or earlier situation.