inbox
gb/ˈɪnbˌɑks/ us/ˈɪnbˌɑks/
B1
Inglés
~ 9100
beérkezett üzenetek, beérkező levelek, bejövő irattálca, beérkező iratok tálcája, privát üzenetet küld, ráír, ír valakinek privátban
SUSTANTIVO
B1
1
Patrón de uso:
in [someone]'s inbox
I’ll resend the file in case it went to your spam instead of your inbox.
Újraküldöm a fájlt, hátha nem a Beérkezett üzenetek mappába, hanem a spam mappádba került.
My inbox is full of unread newsletters I never open.
Tele van a Beérkező levelek mappám olvasatlan hírlevelekkel, amelyeket sosem nyitok meg.
The support team replied within minutes, and their message appeared at the top of my inbox.
You can organize your inbox by creating filters and labels.
She checks her inbox every morning before starting work.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
I have fifty new emails in my inbox.
Ötven új e-mail van a Beérkező levelek mappámban.
Please check your inbox for the meeting link.
Kérlek, nézd meg a Beérkezett üzenetek mappádat a megbeszélés linkjéért.
His message did not arrive in my inbox.
My inbox gets many messages every day.
I clean my inbox every Friday.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "inbox" and "mailbox." "Inbox" is usually digital (email, app messages), while "mailbox" can be physical (for paper letters) or digital depending on context. Also, learners may incorrectly say *"open your inboxes"* when talking about one person's email; use the singular: "open your inbox."
Significado
main folder for incoming email
Colocaciones
check your inbox
|clear your inbox
|crowded inbox
|full inbox
|manage your inbox
|reach your inbox
Sinónimos
email folder (More general; can refer to any folder in an email program, not only the main one for new messages.)
Antónimos
outbox (Refers to the place where messages you send are stored, the opposite direction of message flow.)
Temas
technology
|communication
|daily life
|work
Definición
The main box or folder on a computer or phone where new email or messages come in.
The main place in an email or messaging service where new incoming electronic messages are received and stored.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
2
Patrón de uso:
in the inbox on [someone]'s desk
Please leave any forms that need my signature in the inbox on my desk.
Kérem, tegye az aláírásomra váró űrlapokat az asztalomon lévő bejövő irattálcába.
Her physical inbox was piled high with unanswered letters.
A papíralapú bejövő irattálcájában magasra halmozódtak a megválaszolatlan levelek.
The assistant sorts the morning mail into each manager’s inbox.
He dropped the report into her inbox and walked away.
By Friday afternoon, my inbox is finally empty.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Put the letter in my inbox, please.
Tedd a levelet a bejövő irattálcámba, kérlek.
There are many papers in his inbox.
Sok papír van a bejövő irattálcájában.
The boss checks her inbox every morning.
New mail goes in the inbox on your desk.
My inbox is empty at the end of the day.
Error frecuente:
Learners may think "inbox" is only digital. In office contexts, "inbox" can also mean a physical tray for paper documents, especially in traditional workplaces.
Significado
tray for incoming paperwork
Colocaciones
paper inbox
|desk inbox
|stacked inbox
|overflowing inbox
|put it in my inbox
|on her inbox
Sinónimos
in-tray (Common in British English; used almost only for the physical tray in offices.)
Antónimos
out-tray (The tray for documents that are finished or ready to be sent, opposite to incoming paperwork.)
Temas
business
|office
|work
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definición
A box or tray on a desk where new papers or letters are put when they arrive.
A tray or container on a desk used for collecting incoming documents, mail, or work that needs attention.
VERBO
B2
INFORMAL
3
Patrón de uso:
to inbox [someone]
If you’re interested in the job, just inbox me your résumé.
Ha érdekel az állás, csak küldd el nekem privát üzenetben az önéletrajzodat.
She told her followers to inbox her with any questions about the event.
Azt mondta a követőinek, hogy írjanak neki privátban, ha bármilyen kérdésük van az eseménnyel kapcsolatban.
I’ll inbox you the directions after the meeting.
He inboxed her last night, but she hasn’t replied yet.
Feel free to inbox our page for more information.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Inbox me if you have a question.
Írj rám privátban, ha kérdésed van.
He inboxed me the photo on Instagram.
Instagramon küldte el nekem privát üzenetben a fotót.
I will inbox you the address later.
She said she would inbox him after work.
You can inbox the teacher if you are confused.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use "inbox" as a verb in formal emails, where it sounds too casual. In formal writing, use verbs like "email," "send," or "message" instead of "inbox." Also, avoid forms like *"I inboxed him an email"*; say "I emailed him" or "I sent him an email."
Significado
send someone a private message
Colocaciones
inbox me
|inbox you the details
|fans inboxed him
|inbox her later
|inbox me your number
Sinónimos
message (Slightly more standard and general; can be used as a verb in more contexts, not just social media slang.)
Antónimos
ignore (Instead of contacting someone with a message, you choose not to respond or reach out.)
Temas
technology
|communication
|social media
|daily_life
Definición
To send a private message to someone online, for example on social media or by email.
To send a private electronic message to someone, especially through social media or messaging platforms.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
inbox
AFI
GB/ˈɪnbˌɑks/
US/ˈɪnbˌɑks/
Sílabas y acento
in - box (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (in)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: inbox
- Plural: inboxes
Verb
- Base: inbox
- 3rd Person Singular: inboxes
- Present Participle: inboxing
- Past: inboxed
- Past Participle: inboxed
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
inbox me
1/ˈɪnbˌɑks mˈi/
fixed phrase
informal
ask someone to message you
A casual way to say "send me a private message" on social media or by email.
Ejemplos
- If you want the full document, inbox me your email address.
- Just inbox me and I’ll send you the details.
- She told her followers to inbox her for discount codes.
inbox zero
1/ˈɪnbˌɑks zˈɪɹoʊ/
fixed phrase
state of having no emails
A situation where you have dealt with every email or message, so there is nothing left in your inbox.
Ejemplos
- I finally reached inbox zero after deleting and replying to emails all afternoon.
- Keeping inbox zero is part of her daily productivity routine.
- Many people try to get to inbox zero at least once a week.
straight to your inbox
1/stɹˈeɪt tə jˈʊɹ ˈɪnbˌɑks/
fixed phrase
delivered directly into inbox
Used to say that something, like news or a newsletter, will be sent directly to your email inbox.
Ejemplos
- Subscribe now to get our latest tips straight to your inbox.
- The service sends weekly reports straight to your inbox every Monday.
- Sign up to receive daily news straight to your inbox.