in-house
|in-house|
B2
/ˈɪnˌhaʊs/
internal operations
Etymology
Etymology Information
'in-house' originates from English, combining 'in' meaning 'inside' and 'house' meaning 'building or organization'.
Historical Evolution
'in-house' has been used in English since the 20th century to describe activities conducted within an organization.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'within the house or building', but over time it evolved to mean 'within the organization'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
conducted or operated within a company or organization.
The company decided to handle the project in-house.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41