buy in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Usefulness
Meanings
Purchase a stock of something for use later
Why “in”? Goods are brought inside and kept ready. You build a supply to use later.
“The clothes shop bought in more coats after Maya asked about her size.”
“They bought in extra wine for Christmas.”
“The shop bought in extra batteries.”
Don't confuse with
buy inbuy off
Buy in means purchase a stock of something for use later. Buy off means bribe someone to stop opposing you.
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