Pronunciation: /bloʊ ɪn/
noun a sudden arrival or intrusion
A1 I felt a blow in my stomach.
A2 The wind carried a blow in from the sea.
B1 The sudden blow in the stock market caused panic among investors.
B2 The blow in the negotiations came when one party refused to compromise.
C1 The blow in the company's reputation was difficult to recover from.
C2 The blow in the economy had far-reaching consequences for the country.
verb to arrive or enter suddenly or unexpectedly
A1 The wind can blow in your face if you stand too close to the edge.
A2 I opened the window to let some fresh air blow in.
B1 The storm is expected to blow in later this evening, so make sure to secure any loose items outside.
B2 The new manager's strict policies are sure to blow in a wave of change within the company.
C1 The controversial decision by the government is likely to blow in a lot of criticism from the public.
C2 The unexpected news of the merger caused a whirlwind of excitement to blow in among the employees.
formal The strong winds caused debris to blow in from the neighboring construction site.
informal I heard there's a new restaurant that just blew in downtown.
slang I can't believe she just blew in with that new hairstyle.
figurative His unexpected arrival at the party really blew in some excitement.
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