Phrase guide

count in

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To include (someone) in an activity, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • You're going to the beach? Count me in!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: count out

2

verb

Meaning 2

To do a countdown before the start of something, especially a musical performance, in which case the countdown is in time with the beats of the music.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • The drummer will count us in with a "three-two-one".

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: meetellen — to include
  • Polish: wliczać — to include
  • Polish: wliczyć — to include
  • Russian: включа́ть (vključátʹ) — to include
  • Spanish: cuenta con — to include