English · Phrasal verb Attested

knock in

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To enter college after hours—after half-past ten at night when the doors have been locked.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Vào trường đại học sau giờ: sau 10 giờ 30 phút tối khi cửa đã bị khóa

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

"Close the oak, Jem," said Horace Eglantine, "and take care no one knocks in before we have knocked down the contents of your master's musical melange."

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To pot (a ball)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đánh bóng vào lỗ

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To score (a break)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Ghi điểm

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “knock in” mean?

To enter college after hours—after half-past ten at night when the doors have been locked.

Is “knock in” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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