1 B2 idiomatic informal
To join someone as a partner in sharing a cost or expense.
"I'll go in with you on the flowers for the teacher's leaving gift."
inseparable
go in with
B2 informal inseparable transitive
To join someone else as a partner in a shared plan, cost, or business.
In plain English
To join with someone to share the cost or work of something together.
What does "go in with" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 idiomatic informal
To join someone else in a business plan, venture, or scheme.
"He decided to go in with his brother on the new restaurant."
inseparable
Usage tip
Primarily British English. Overlaps significantly with 'go in on'. Often used for shared financial commitments (buying a gift together) or joining someone in a business or plan. The key preposition is 'with' (the partner) rather than 'on' (the thing purchased).
Words that pair with "go in with"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
friend partner business gift deal venture
How to conjugate "go in with"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
go in with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
goes in with
he/she/it
Past simple
went in with
yesterday
Past participle
gone in with
have + pp
-ing form
going in with
continuous
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