pile in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Meanings
Start enthusiastically as a group
Why “in”? Entering the activity. In shows the moment you start doing something.
“The kids piled in on the cake.”
“Fans piled in when the doors opened.”
Don't confuse with
Pile in means start enthusiastically as a group. Pile on means add ever more onto someone.
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pile on
A contrast learners often mix up
Add ever more onto someone
bring in
Same in pattern: beginning
Introduce someone or something into a discussion or organisation; Earn money for a person or business; Introduce a new law, system or rule; Deliver a verdict in a court
come in
Same in pattern: beginning
Enter a room or building; Arrive at a destination; Become available, fashionable or in season; Have a useful function or role; (of money or income) be received; Finish a race in a particular position
dig in
Same in pattern: beginning
Start eating or working with energy
dive in
Same in pattern: beginning
Plunge eagerly into an activity
jump in
Same in pattern: beginning
Eagerly enter a discussion; Start something without hesitation
kick in
Same in pattern: beginning
Begin to take effect; Contribute money towards a shared cost; Break a door open with a kick
phase in
Same in pattern: beginning
Introduce something gradually in stages
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