pile in
B1 informal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
to go in together fast
Literal meaning: to move in as a pile
Meanings
1 B1
idiomatic
informal
to get into a vehicle or place quickly and in large numbers
"The kids piled in as soon as the doors opened."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2
idiomatic
informal
to arrive and join an activity in a noisy or eager way
"More relatives kept piling in until the house was full."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Common in speech for people getting into cars, buses, rooms, or buildings together.
Commonly used with
car bus room classroom back seat
Forms
Base
pile in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
piles in
he/she/it
Past simple
piled in
yesterday
Past participle
piled in
have + pp
-ing form
piling in
continuous
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