Have in

verb

To keep someone or something inside a place.

We had the dogs in all day because it was raining outside.
Visual representation of "have in" - To keep someone or something inside a place.

Often appears as...

  • have someone in
  • have something in
verb

To make someone visit or come to do a specific job.

We had a plumber in to fix the pipes last week.
Visual representation of "have in" - To make someone visit or come to do a specific job.

Often appears as...

  • have a worker in
  • have an expert in
verb

To contain or possess something.

This dish has chicken in it.
Visual representation of "have in" - To contain or possess something.

Often appears as...

  • have sugar in
  • have salt in
verb

To stock or store something for future use.

We always have some canned food in, in case of emergencies.
Visual representation of "have in" - To stock or store something for future use.

Often appears as...

  • have food in
  • have drinks in
verb

To keep someone or something inside a place.

We had the dogs in all day because it was raining outside.
Visual representation of "have in" - To keep someone or something inside a place.

Often appears as...

  • have someone in
  • have something in
verb

To make someone visit or come to do a specific job.

We had a plumber in to fix the pipes last week.
Visual representation of "have in" - To make someone visit or come to do a specific job.

Often appears as...

  • have a worker in
  • have an expert in
verb

To contain or possess something.

This dish has chicken in it.
Visual representation of "have in" - To contain or possess something.

Often appears as...

  • have sugar in
  • have salt in
verb

To stock or store something for future use.

We always have some canned food in, in case of emergencies.
Visual representation of "have in" - To stock or store something for future use.

Often appears as...

  • have food in
  • have drinks in
Definition 1 of 4
Visual representation of "have in"
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Weather Related

Use 'have in' to explain actions taken due to weather conditions.

Illustration for Weather Related
We had the party inside because of the thunderstorm.
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Safety Concern

Express keeping something inside for protection or safety.

Illustration for Safety Concern
We had the kids in after dark.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Weather Related

Use 'have in' to explain actions taken due to weather conditions.

Illustration for Weather Related
We had the party inside because of the thunderstorm.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Safety Concern

Express keeping something inside for protection or safety.

Illustration for Safety Concern
We had the kids in after dark.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Weather Related

Use 'have in' to explain actions taken due to weather conditions.

Illustration for Weather Related
We had the party inside because of the thunderstorm.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Safety Concern

Express keeping something inside for protection or safety.

Illustration for Safety Concern
We had the kids in after dark.
Visual representation of the word "Have in"

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