count in
B1 informal separable transitive
In simple words
To say that someone is part of a plan or activity.
Literal meaning: To include someone in the count or tally — mostly transparent.
Meanings
1 B1 informal
To include someone as a participant in a plan, activity, or event.
"If you're going to the beach this weekend, count me in!"
Grammar: separable
2 B2 neutral
In music, to signal the start of a piece by counting aloud to establish tempo.
"The drummer counted in the band with four beats before they began playing."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Often used in the phrase 'count me in!' to express enthusiasm or agreement. Also used by musicians to set the tempo before playing.
Commonly used with
plan trip deal game team project
Forms
Base
count in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
counts in
he/she/it
Past simple
counted in
yesterday
Past participle
counted in
have + pp
-ing form
counting in
continuous
Understand "count in" better
Try:
Real video examples
Video examples are being collected. Check back soon.
Want to master this phrasal verb?
Practice "count in" on Looplines