1 B1 informal
To enter a place suddenly and with obvious anger or forcefulness.
"She stormed in halfway through the meeting and demanded an explanation."
inseparable
storm in
B1 informal inseparable intransitive
To enter a place angrily and forcefully.
In plain English
To go into a place in a very angry and aggressive way.
What does "storm in" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To enter like a storm — forcefully and with great energy.
Actually means
To go into a place in a very angry and aggressive way.
Usage tip
The metaphor is of a storm — something powerful and disruptive. Typically implies that the person interrupts others or disrupts the environment. Often followed by and: 'She stormed in and demanded to see the manager.'
Words that pair with "storm in"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
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How to conjugate "storm in"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
storm in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
storms in
he/she/it
Past simple
stormed in
yesterday
Past participle
stormed in
have + pp
-ing form
storming in
continuous
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