Live in
verb
To reside or stay in a particular place or environment.
I live in the city.
Often appears as...
- i live in...
- they live in...
verb
To be a long-term resident at someone else's house, often as a caretaker or housekeeper.
She is a live-in nanny who helps with the children.
Often appears as...
- live-in nanny
- live-in caretaker
verb
To be so focused on something that it becomes a significant part of your life.
He lives in his work, ignoring almost everything else.
Often appears as...
- live in work
- live in dreams
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To reside at the place where one works or studies.
As the school's headmaster, he lives in.
Often appears as...
- live-in headmaster
- live-in employee
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To reside or stay in a particular place or environment.
I live in the city.
Often appears as...
- i live in...
- they live in...
verb
To be a long-term resident at someone else's house, often as a caretaker or housekeeper.
She is a live-in nanny who helps with the children.
Often appears as...
- live-in nanny
- live-in caretaker
verb
To be so focused on something that it becomes a significant part of your life.
He lives in his work, ignoring almost everything else.
Often appears as...
- live in work
- live in dreams
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To reside at the place where one works or studies.
As the school's headmaster, he lives in.
Often appears as...
- live-in headmaster
- live-in employee
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Geographical Precision
Be specific about the location when you use 'live in' to indicate exact residence.
I live in a suburb of Chicago.
Pro Tip 2/2Location Questions
Use 'where do you live' to inquire about someone's residence without prepositions.
Where do you live?
Pro Tip 1/2Geographical Precision
Be specific about the location when you use 'live in' to indicate exact residence.
I live in a suburb of Chicago.
Pro Tip 2/2Location Questions
Use 'where do you live' to inquire about someone's residence without prepositions.
Where do you live?
Pro Tip 1/2Geographical Precision
Be specific about the location when you use 'live in' to indicate exact residence.
I live in a suburb of Chicago.
Pro Tip 2/2Location Questions
Use 'where do you live' to inquire about someone's residence without prepositions.
Where do you live?
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