Clue in
verb
To inform or provide one with new or necessary information.
I have to clue my friend in on the guidelines of the game.
Often appears as...
- clue in someone about something
- someone clue in
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To realize or understand something.
He finally clued in to the fact that she was not interested in him.
Often appears as...
- clued in to the truth
- she clued in
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To inform or provide one with new or necessary information.
I have to clue my friend in on the guidelines of the game.
Often appears as...
- clue in someone about something
- someone clue in
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To realize or understand something.
He finally clued in to the fact that she was not interested in him.
Often appears as...
- clued in to the truth
- she clued in
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Context
'Clue in' is typically used in casual conversations, not formal ones.
Can you clue me in on the office gossip?
Pro Tip 2/3Direct Involvement
'Clue in' often implies directly communicating information to someone.
I'll clue you in after the meeting.
Pro Tip 3/3Current Relevance
Use 'clue in' to share information that is currently important or relevant.
You need to be clued in on the new safety protocol.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Context
'Clue in' is typically used in casual conversations, not formal ones.
Can you clue me in on the office gossip?
Pro Tip 2/3Direct Involvement
'Clue in' often implies directly communicating information to someone.
I'll clue you in after the meeting.
Pro Tip 3/3Current Relevance
Use 'clue in' to share information that is currently important or relevant.
You need to be clued in on the new safety protocol.
Pro Tip 1/3Informal Context
'Clue in' is typically used in casual conversations, not formal ones.
Can you clue me in on the office gossip?
Pro Tip 2/3Direct Involvement
'Clue in' often implies directly communicating information to someone.
I'll clue you in after the meeting.
Pro Tip 3/3Current Relevance
Use 'clue in' to share information that is currently important or relevant.
You need to be clued in on the new safety protocol.
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