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book in

B1 neutral separable both
In simple words

To arrive at a hotel and tell them you are there, or to make a reservation for someone.

Literal meaning: To put your name in a book (register) — historically guests signed a paper book at reception.

Meanings

1 B1 neutral

To register upon arrival at a hotel or similar establishment.

"We arrived late, but the front desk staff were very helpful when we booked in."

Grammar: inseparable
2 B1 neutral

To make a reservation for someone at a hotel, clinic, or other service.

"My assistant booked me in at the Grand Hotel for three nights."

Grammar: separable
3 B1 neutral

To schedule an appointment for someone, especially in a medical or professional context.

"The receptionist booked me in for a check-up next Thursday."

Grammar: separable
Usage notes

Primarily British English. Can be used intransitively (to book in = to check in on arrival) or transitively (to book someone in = to arrange their reservation). Also used in professional contexts for scheduling appointments.

Commonly used with

hotel guest appointment clinic conference room

Forms

Base
book in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
books in
he/she/it
Past simple
booked in
yesterday
Past participle
booked in
have + pp
-ing form
booking in
continuous

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