ask in
A2 informal separable transitive
In simple words
Invite someone to come into your house or a room.
Literal meaning: To ask someone to move in (through the door).
Meanings
1 A2 informal
To invite someone who is outside to come into your home or a building.
"Don't leave them standing on the doorstep — ask them in!"
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Very common in everyday British English. A simple, informal way of inviting someone inside. Often used when someone is at the door or just arrived. 'Won't you ask them in?' is a classic prompt from one family member to another.
Commonly used with
neighbour guest visitor friend stranger caller
Forms
Base
ask in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
asks in
he/she/it
Past simple
asked in
yesterday
Past participle
asked in
have + pp
-ing form
asking in
continuous
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