have in
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To allow in; grant permission or admittance to; invite in or over; admit.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
We managed to pick up a score of these young people from the streets and have them in for lunch.
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).
Common questions
What does “have in” mean?
To allow in; grant permission or admittance to; invite in or over; admit.
Is “have in” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.