turn in
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle in
Meanings
Go to bed for the night
Why “in”? Walls close around something. What is in is held inside.
“I'm turning in early tonight.”
“Grandad turned in after the news.”
Don't confuse with
Turn in means go to bed for the night. Turn out means happen in a particular way or have a particular result.
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“I'm turning in early tonight.” What does it mean?
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turn out
A contrast learners often mix up
Happen in a particular way or have a particular result
bask in
Same in pattern: inside
Take great pleasure in attention, success or warmth
be in
Same in pattern: inside
Be present at home or at work
box in
Same in pattern: inside
Surround tightly with little room
breathe in
Same in pattern: inside
Inhale air
build in
Same in pattern: inside
Include something as a permanent part of a design
buy in
Same in pattern: inside
Purchase a stock of something for use later
chain in
Same in pattern: inside
Hold someone or something in place using chains
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