ALL meanings of in the know
in the know
I i - verb with object in the know to perceive or understand as fact or truth; to apprehend clearly and with certainty: I know the situation fully. 1
- verb with object in the know to have established or fixed in the mind or memory: to know a poem by heart; Do you know the way to the park from here? 1
- verb with object in the know to be cognizant or aware of: I know it. 1
- verb with object in the know be acquainted with (a thing, place, person, etc.), as by sight, experience, or report: to know the mayor. 1
- verb with object in the know to understand from experience or attainment (usually followed by how before an infinitive): to know how to make gingerbread. 1
- verb with object in the know to be able to distinguish, as one from another: to know right from wrong. 1
- verb with object in the know Archaic. to have sexual intercourse with. 1
- verb without object in the know to have knowledge or clear and certain perception, as of fact or truth. 1
- verb without object in the know to be cognizant or aware, as of some fact, circumstance, or occurrence; have information, as about something. 1
- noun in the know the fact or state of knowing; knowledge. 1
- idioms in the know in the know, possessing inside, secret, or special information. 1
- idioms in the know know the ropes, Informal. to understand or be familiar with the particulars of a subject or business: He knew the ropes better than anyone else in politics. 1
- adjective in the know informed 1
- adjective in the know Informed, aware. 0
- phrase in the know If you are in the know about something, especially something that is not known about or understood by many people, you have information about it. 0
- noun in the know aware or informed 0
- noun in the know having confidential information 0