in and out

adverb
UK: /ˌɪn ən ˈaʊt/
US: /ˌɪn ən ˈaʊt/

  1. Moving quickly between being inside and outside a place or situation.

    1. The cat was constantly going in and out the house. [ ] [ ]
    2. He's been in and out of the hospital for the last three months because of his illness. [ ] [ ]

  2. A business that offers quick service for customers who want to buy something and leave quickly.

    1. This is a great in and out burger joint if you're in a hurry. [ ] [ ]
    2. We stopped at the in and out for a quick bite before continuing our road trip. [ ] [ ]

  3. Thoroughly, completely, and in every detail.

    1. I know this machine in and out, so ask me anything about it. [ ] [ ]
    2. She knows the legal system in and out after working as a paralegal for years. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

thoroughly
in and out noun

  1. A place where people can quickly buy things, especially food, and leave.

    1. Let's grab a quick snack at that in and out place. [ ] [ ]
    2. This in and out shop is very popular during the lunch hour due to its speed. [ ] [ ]
in and out phrasal-verb

  1. To be repeatedly entering and leaving a place.

    1. She's always in and out of the office during the day. [ ] [ ]
    2. The dog spent the afternoon in and out of the garden, chasing butterflies. [ ] [ ]

  2. To experience alternating periods of involvement and disengagement.

    1. He was in and out of consciousness after the accident. [ ] [ ]
    2. The project has been in and out of development hell for years, facing constant delays. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "in and out" in English means: Moving quickly between being inside and outside a place or situation., A business that offers quick service for customers who want to buy something and leave quickly., Thoroughly, completely, and in every detail..

The phonetic transcription of "in and out" is /ˌɪn ən ˈaʊt/ in British English and /ˌɪn ən ˈaʊt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "in and out": thoroughly.

Example usage of "in and out": "The cat was constantly going in and out the house.". More examples on the page.