INBOX

Etymology

Noun

inbox (plural inboxes)

A container in which papers to be dealt with are put.

(computing) An electronic folder serving the same purpose.

(figuratively) The aggregate of items that demand one's attention or effort.

Synonyms

• (container for papers to be dealt with): in-basket, in-tray

Verb

inbox (third-person singular simple present inboxes, present participle inboxing, simple past and past participle inboxed)

(transitive) To put (something) in someone's inbox.

(transitive) To communicate with (a person) by writing to their electronic inbox.

Synonyms

• message

Anagrams

• box in

Source: Wiktionary



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