What does the phrasal verb “go in with” mean?

What are the definitions of “go in with”?

Learn how to use these expressions through these examples

• 1. Form a union or alliance.

  They're going to GO IN WITH the Social Democrats.

• 2. Join, enter.

  Ask the other to GO IN WITH them on the plan.

What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “go in with”?

The most common meaning of the phrasal verb go in with is to form a union or alliance. It means to join together with someone or a group for a common purpose or goal.

What are the different verb forms of “go in with”?

Root Verb	go in with
Third Person Singular Present	goes in with
Present Participle	going in with
Simple Past	went in with
Past Participle	gone in with

Example

I decided to go in with my friends on the business venture.

Example

She goes in with her colleagues on the project.

Example

He is going in with his partners on the new deal.

Example

Yesterday, they went in with the other team to win the competition.

Example

They had gone in with the other company to launch the product.

What kind of phrasal verb is “go in with”?

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a transitive and intransitive verb?
- A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.)
- An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)

Transitive verb

“go in with” is a transitive phrasal verb because it requires a direct object to complete its meaning. The direct object specifies what is being removed, obtained, or eliminated.

Example

She went in with her friends to start a new business.

Example

He went in with his partners on the new deal.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb?
- A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle.
- An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.

Inseparable

“go in with” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.

Example

She went in with her friends to start a new business.

Example

He went in with his partners on the new deal.

What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “go in with”?

Go in with someone on something

To join someone in a particular activity or venture

Example

I decided to go in with my friends on the business venture.

Go in with a plan

To enter a situation with a specific strategy or plan in mind

Example

Before the meeting, we decided to go in with a clear agenda.

Go in with an open mind

To approach a situation without preconceived ideas or prejudices

Example

When trying new foods, it's best to go in with an open mind.

Good things to know

Does “go in with” have an informal or formal tone?

Go in with is a neutral phrasal verb. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts. In a business setting, you might say, 'We decided to go in with the other company on the project.' In a casual conversation, you might say, 'I'm going in with my friends to buy a gift for our teacher.'

What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “go in with”?

Synonyms

• collaborate
• cooperate
• unite
• partner
• ally
• combine
• merge
• associate
• join forces
• team up

Antonyms

• separate
• divide
• disassociate
• detach
• disjoin
• disunite
• part
• split
• sever
• break