In-box Definition

inbäks
noun
A box or tray, as on an office worker's desk, into which new memos, mail, etc. are placed.
Webster's New World
A folder, as in e-mail software, in which received or unread messages are automatically stored.
Webster's New World
A container in which all the papers to be dealt with are put.
Wiktionary
(computing) An electronic folder serving the same purpose.
Wiktionary
(figuratively) The aggregate of items that demand one's attention or effort.
The kids, my ex, my parents, the job, bills — my in-box is full.
Wiktionary
verb
To put in (someone's) in-box.
I just in-boxed you the presentation.
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Other Word Forms of In-box

Noun

Singular:
in-box
Plural:
in-boxes

Origin of In-box

  • in + box

    From Wiktionary

In-box Sentence Examples

  • Instead of having faxes received by a fax machine located in a common area, you will receive facsimile transmissions directly to the In Box of your e-mail account.

  • You'll either clog up the employer's In box or raise fears about computer viruses.

  • When a fax comes in, you will receive a message in your In Box to let you know.

  • When you get something in the In box of your e-mail account that you think is interesting enough to share with your friends, co-workers or relatives, you are participating in a type of viral marketing.

  • For example, stack all of the sheets of paper together and put all of the yarn in box or basket.

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