all-in

The vacation package is all-in with meals and activities.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Including everything: "all-in" describes a situation, cost, or package that includes all possible expenses, services, or components, with no hidden or additional charges.
   • Completely committed or involved: In informal contexts, "all-in" can mean being fully devoted, engaged, or participating without reservation in an activity or effort.

2. Adverb:

   • In poker: "all-in" is used to describe the action of betting all of one's remaining chips or money in a single hand.
   • Without holding back: In general usage, it means committing fully to a course of action or belief.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • The holiday package is all-in, covering flights, hotels, and meals. (The price includes everything with no extra charges.)
  • She went all-in on the project, working nights and weekends. (She committed completely to the project.)

• Adverb:

  • He pushed his chips forward and declared himself all-in. (In poker, he bet all his money.)
  • They decided to go all-in and invest their entire savings in the startup. (They committed fully without hesitation.)

Advanced Usage

• "all-in price": a price that includes all costs (e.g., taxes, fees, shipping).

  • The car was advertised with an all-in price of $25,000. (No additional costs beyond that amount.)

• "all-in effort": a maximum or total effort.

  • The team made an all-in effort to win the championship. (They used every resource and energy.)

Variants and Related Words

• All-inclusive (adj): including everything, especially in travel or hospitality.

  • The all-inclusive resort offers unlimited food and drinks. (Everything is included in the price.)

• All-in-one (adj): combining multiple functions or features into a single unit.

  • The printer is an all-in-one device that scans, copies, and faxes. (It does several jobs.)

Synonyms

• Comprehensive: covering or including everything.
  • The warranty is comprehensive, covering all repairs. (It includes everything.)
• Total: complete or absolute.
  • She gave a total commitment to the cause. (Full involvement.)

Phrasal Verbs

• Go all-in: to commit fully to something, especially financially or emotionally.
  • He went all-in on the stock market, risking all his capital. (He invested everything.)

Related Idioms

• All-in (in poker): used idiomatically to mean taking a big risk.

  • In business, sometimes you have to go all-in to succeed. (Take a significant gamble.)

• All-in (in sports): used to describe a team that uses all its players or strategies.

  • The coach went all-in with the starting lineup for the final game. (Used every available resource.)