in-house — existing or occurring within a company or organization rather than outside it
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: existing or occurring within a company or organization rather than outside it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪn haʊs/
Example Sentences
- Our company decided to hire an in-house chef instead of ordering takeout every day.
- The marketing campaign was created in-house to save costs.
- We have an in-house gym, but ironically, everyone still complains about being out of shape.
in-house
ADJECTIVE[/ˈɪn haʊs/]
existing or occurring within a company or organization rather than outside it
a company manager points toward her own employees working at desks inside the office building while gesturing away from external contractors visible through the window. The internal team collaborates closely on projects using company computers and resources. Meanwhile, the external contractors work separately at a different location with their own equipment. The manager clearly chooses to keep the important project with her internal staff rather than sending it outside. Other employees nod in agreement as they gather around their colleague's workstation. work being handled within the company rather than being sent to outside organizations
From warehouse to powerhouse, all built in-house!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The term originated from the literal combination of 'in' and 'house,' meaning 'within a building.' From the early 20th century, it evolved metaphorically to describe activities conducted within a company's internal operations rather than outsourced to external vendors.
Breakdown
in- (within, inside) + house (building, organization) = literally 'within a house,' extended to mean internal company operations or departments.
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📝Examples
“Our company decided to hire an in-house chef instead of ordering takeout every day.”
“The marketing campaign was created in-house to save costs.”
“We have an in-house gym, but ironically, everyone still complains about being out of shape.”
“The company prefers to keep all data processing in-house for security reasons.”
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