read-in

Questions

What does read-in mean?

A protest in which demonstrators gather in or occupy a segregated library in order to read.

Where does read-in come from?

Deverbal from read in or from read + -in; modelled on lie-in and sit-in.

How to pronounce read-in

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “read-in”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “read-in” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.