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to go in for
[phrase form: go]
01
to engage in an activity or interest as a hobby or pastime
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
action verb
regular
inseparable
particle
in for
base verb
go
present tense
go in for
3rd person singular
goes in for
present participle
going in for
past simple
went in for
past participle
gone in for
Examples
Many people go in for gardening as a way to unwind and connect with nature.
02
to participate in an examination, competition, or event
Dialect
British
BritishExamples
He decided to go in for the university entrance exam to pursue higher education.
03
to choose a specific type of job or profession
Examples
Many individuals go in for teaching, aiming to make a difference in education.
