1 B2 idiomatic informal
To become involved in an activity or opportunity that others are already benefiting from.
"Everyone seemed to be making money from the tech startup, and he wanted to get in on it."
inseparable
get in on
B2 informal inseparable transitive
To become involved in something that others are already doing, especially when you want to share in its benefits.
In plain English
To join something that is already happening, especially because you want to share the good things about it.
What does "get in on" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 idiomatic informal
To be included in a secret or private plan.
"She could tell her colleagues were planning something — she wanted to get in on it."
inseparable
Usage tip
Often used in business or financial contexts: 'getting in on a deal.' Can carry a slightly opportunistic tone. Common in American English.
Words that pair with "get in on"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
deal action secret opportunity investment ground floor
How to conjugate "get in on"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
get in on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
gets in on
he/she/it
Past simple
got in on
yesterday
Past participle
got/gotten in on
have + pp
-ing form
getting in on
continuous
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