# go in

CEFR A2 · Phrasal verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/go-in
Updated: 2026-04-24

## Definition

to enter a building, room, or other enclosed space.

For teachers: to enter a structure or enclosed area; typically used as an intransitive verb of motion.

## Examples

- It is starting to rain, so let's go in.
- The door is open, so you can go in and wait for the doctor in the lobby.
- The rescue team waited for the smoke to clear before they decided it was safe to go in and search for survivors.

## Pitfalls

- Not "I want to go in the house." but "I want to go into the house." — use 'go in' alone as an adverbial phrase, but use 'go into' when followed by a specific destination.

## Usage notes

- usually used without an object; if an object is used, 'into' is required instead.
- Teaching tip: contrast with 'come in' to show the difference in perspective: 'go in' moves away from the speaker, while 'come in' moves toward the speaker.

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