rush in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Meanings
Enter a place very quickly
Why “in”? A person, vehicle, message, or result reaches a place or becomes present there.
“Paramedics rushed in.”
“The children rushed in from the rain.”
Don't confuse with
Rush in means enter a place very quickly. Rush by means move past at speed in a hurry.
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
rush by
A contrast learners often mix up
Move past at speed in a hurry
ask in
Same in pattern: arrival
Invite someone to enter your home
barge in
Same in pattern: arrival
Enter a place rudely without permission
break in
Same in pattern: arrival
Enter a building illegally by force; Interrupt a conversation and begin speaking
bring in
Same in pattern: arrival
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
burst in
Same in pattern: arrival
Enter a place suddenly and forcefully
call in
Same in pattern: arrival
Visit a place briefly, often on the way somewhere; Phone a workplace or radio station; Ask experts or professionals to come and help; Demand the return of money lent
cash in
Same in pattern: arrival
Take advantage of a situation for profit
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