inbox
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.
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.
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.
- Base: inbox
- Plural: inboxes
- Base: inbox
- 3rd Person Singular: inboxes
- Present Participle: inboxing
- Past: inboxed
- Past Participle: inboxed
inbox me
1ask someone to message you
A casual way to say "send me a private message" on social media or by email.
- 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
1state of having no emails
A situation where you have dealt with every email or message, so there is nothing left in your inbox.
- 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
1delivered directly into inbox
Used to say that something, like news or a newsletter, will be sent directly to your email inbox.
- 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.