Phrase guide

pipe in

verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To supply (a product or substance) via pipes.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To continuously supply anything from an external source.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly, transitive

Examples

  • Soulless music was piped in through the speakers in the room.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To interrupt a conversation with a comment.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, informal, intransitive

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

verb

Meaning 4

transport to a destiny through pipes

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • We have to pipe in oil

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: transport, carry

5

verb

Meaning 5

bring in through pipes

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • Music was piped into the offices

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: impart, conduct, transmit, convey, carry, channel

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: obwieszczać — to interrupt a conversation with a comment
  • Polish: obwieścić — to interrupt a conversation with a comment