What does the phrasal verb “show in” mean?

What are the definitions of “show in”?

Learn how to use these expressions through these examples

• 1. Take someone into an office or other room.

  The secretary SHOWED me IN to speak to the manager.

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

The most common meaning of the phrasal verb show in is to take someone into an office or another room, usually to meet someone or for a specific purpose. It often involves guiding or escorting someone to a particular place.

What are the different verb forms of “show in”?

Root Verb	show in
Third Person Singular Present	shows in
Present Participle	showing in
Simple Past	showed in
Past Participle	shown in

Example

Please show in the next candidate for the interview.

Example

The receptionist shows in the visitors to the conference room.

Example

She is showing in the guests to the dining area.

Example

Yesterday, he showed in the new employees to the office.

Example

The guests were shown in to the living room by the host.

What kind of phrasal verb is “show in”?

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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

“show in” 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

The secretary showed me in to speak to the manager.

Example

Please show the guests in to the dining room.

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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

“show in” 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

The secretary showed me in to speak to the manager.

Example

Please show the guests in to the dining room.

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

Show someone around

To guide someone through a place, usually to give them a tour or introduce them to a new location.

Example

On my first day at the new job, my coworker showed me around the office.

Show someone out

To escort someone to the exit of a place, usually after a meeting or visit.

Example

After the meeting, the assistant showed the visitors out of the building.

Show up

To arrive or make an appearance, often unexpectedly or after a delay.

Example

She showed up to the party fashionably late.

Good things to know

Does “show in” have an informal or formal tone?

Show in is a neutral phrasal verb that can be used in both formal and informal situations. It is commonly used in everyday conversations and can also be used in more formal settings, such as business meetings or professional appointments.

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

Synonyms

• lead
• take
• usher
• conduct
• accompany
• escort
• guide

Antonyms

• leave
• exit
• depart
• abandon
• show out