crowd in
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To squeeze a large number of people in a small space.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
If we're all going to fit in this elevator, we're going to have to crowd in!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To close in and come to surround.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To increase invesment in the private sector by investing public sector funds.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “crowd in” mean?
To squeeze a large number of people in a small space.
Is “crowd in” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.