Let In On

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /lɛt ɪn ɒn/

Definitions of let in on

verb to allow someone to have knowledge of or access to something

Example Sentences

A1 Can you let me in on the secret recipe for your delicious cookies?

A2 I was finally let in on the plan for the surprise party.

B1 She decided to let her best friend in on her new business idea.

B2 The manager let the team in on the company's upcoming merger.

C1 The professor let the students in on the groundbreaking research findings.

C2 The government official was let in on classified information regarding national security.

preposition used to indicate the action of allowing someone to have knowledge of or access to something

Example Sentences

A1 I will let you in on a secret.

A2 Can you let me in on what happened at the meeting?

B1 She finally let me in on her plans for the future.

B2 The manager let us in on the new project they are working on.

C1 The professor let the students in on the research findings before publishing them.

C2 The CEO let the board of directors in on the company's upcoming merger.

Examples of let in on in a Sentence

formal I was let in on the details of the new project during the meeting.

informal Can you let me in on the plan for tonight?

slang Hey, can you let me in on what's going on with them?

figurative She finally let me in on her feelings about the situation.

Grammatical Forms of let in on

past tense

let in on

plural

let in on

comparative

more let in on

superlative

most let in on

present tense

lets in on

future tense

will let in on

perfect tense

have let in on

continuous tense

is letting in on

singular

lets in on

positive degree

let in on

infinitive

to let in on

gerund

letting in on

participle

let in on

Origin and Evolution of let in on

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English, Old Norse, Old English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'let in on' originated from Middle English, influenced by Old Norse and Old English.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to mean 'to allow someone to enter or be part of a secret or private matter', the phrase 'let in on' has evolved to also include the idea of sharing information or knowledge with someone.