go in
/ɡoʊ ɪn/
Meaning
This phrasal verb means to enter a building, room, or other enclosed space. It is simple, direct, and used constantly in everyday situations. Note that 'go in' is typically used without a direct object following it; if you want to mention the place, you usually use 'go into'.
Examples
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It's freezing outside, let's go in and get warm.
It's freezing outside, let's go in and get warm.
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The door was open, so we decided to go in.
The door was open, so we decided to go in.
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She was too nervous to go in for her job interview.
She was too nervous to go in for her job interview.
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You can go in now; the doctor is ready to see you.
You can go in now; the doctor is ready to see you.
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I saw him go in, but I haven't seen him come out yet.
I saw him go in, but I haven't seen him come out yet.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I went in the room to find my book.
✓ I went into the room to find my book.
If you name the specific place or room directly after the verb, use 'into' instead of 'in'.
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✗ She didn't want to go in inside the house.
✓ She didn't want to go inside.
'Go in inside' is redundant because 'go in' already means entering an inside space.
Related Expressions
Practice
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The restaurant looks lovely; let's ___ and ask for a table.
💡 Enter the building
Show answer
go in
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He opened the office door and told me to ___.
💡 Walk inside
Show answer
go in