show in
B1 neutral separable transitive
In simple words
To take someone inside and show them where to go.
Literal meaning: To show someone the way in — transparent.
Meanings
1 B1 neutral
To escort a visitor or guest inside a room or building.
"The receptionist smiled and said, 'Please have a seat — I'll show you in when the doctor is ready.'"
"'Show her in,' said Holmes."
— Arthur Conan Doyle, 'The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' (1892)
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Commonly used in formal or professional contexts such as reception areas, offices, or homes with guests. The object (the person being escorted) is placed between 'show' and 'in': 'Show him in.' Slightly formal in tone.
Commonly used with
guest visitor client patient caller applicant
Forms
Base
show in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
shows in
he/she/it
Past simple
showed in
yesterday
Past participle
shown in
have + pp
-ing form
showing in
continuous
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