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bit in

UK
/bɪt ɪn/
US
/bɪt ɪn/

Translations

bite inverb

bit in

Past Simple

bit in
Past Simple
bitten in
Past Participle
biting in
Gerund
UK
/baɪt ɪn/
US
/baɪt ɪn/
mordreSens littéral; peu usité isolément pour cette tournure.
The dog tried to bite in but missed the bone.
Le chien a essayé de mordre, mais il a manqué l’os.
entrer en vigueurSe dit d’une mesure ou d’une règle qui commence à produire un effet.
The new regulations started to bite in last month.
Les nouvelles réglementations ont commencé à entrer en vigueur le mois dernier.
Synonyms
nibble
chew
munch
gnaw
snack

Definitions

bite inverb
To press down on or cut into something with the teeth.
She bit into the apple, savoring its crisp sweetness.
To begin to have an effect or influence.
The new regulations started to bite in, affecting small businesses across the region.
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