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!"
separable
count in
B1 informal separable transitive
To include someone in a plan, activity, or group.
In plain English
To say that someone is part of a plan or activity.
What does "count in" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
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."
separable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To include someone in the count or tally — mostly transparent.
Actually means
To say that someone is part of a plan or activity.
Usage tip
Often used in the phrase 'count me in!' to express enthusiasm or agreement. Also used by musicians to set the tempo before playing.
Words that pair with "count in"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
plan trip deal game team project
How to conjugate "count in"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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
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