write in

/raɪt ɪn/
/raɪt ɪn/
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Other forms: written in; wrote in; writing in; writes in

Definitions of write in
  1. verb
    cast a vote by inserting a name that does not appear on the ballot
    “Many voters wrote in the names of strangers”
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    type of:
    vote
    express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
  2. verb
    write to an organization
    “Many listeners wrote in after the controversial radio program”
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    type of:
    write
    communicate or express by writing
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