Buy in
phrasal verb
To agree with or support a plan, idea or system.
The rest of the team will buy in if we can show them the benefits of this new approach.
Often appears as...
- buy in to a plan
- get someone to buy in
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Concept Acceptance
Used when someone agrees with an idea or is willing to join a plan.
Once we explain the strategy well, our team will definitely buy in.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Trust
Conveys a sense of trust and belief in a particular idea or proposal.
We need more than facts; we need a story that makes stakeholders want to buy in.
Pro Tip 3/3Collaborative Willingness
Implies that someone is not just agreeing but also willing to contribute to the idea.
If she buys in, we'll have the best designer on board for the project.
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