1 A2 informal
To enter a vehicle quickly and casually.
"She opened the passenger door and said, 'Hop in — we're already late!'"
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Hop in, I'll give you a ride to the station.
hop in
A2 informal intransitive
To quickly and casually enter a vehicle or small space.
In plain English
Get into a car (or similar) quickly and without fuss.
What does "hop in" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 A2 informal
To quickly enter a small enclosed space such as a shower or bed.
"Just hop in the shower — dinner will be ready in ten minutes."
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To jump or spring into something — the 'hop' suggests a small, light jump.
Actually means
Get into a car (or similar) quickly and without fuss.
Usage tip
Very common in everyday spoken English. Often used as a friendly invitation, e.g. 'Hop in!' Most frequent with cars, taxis, and small boats. Slightly more common in American English.
Words that pair with "hop in"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
car taxi cab truck boat shower
How to conjugate "hop in"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
hop in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
hops in
he/she/it
Past simple
hoped in
yesterday
Past participle
hoped in
have + pp
-ing form
hoping in
continuous
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