inbox

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈɪnbɒks/, /ˈɪmbɒks/
• (America) IPA: /ˈɪnbɑks/, /ˈɪmbɑks/

Noun

inbox (plural inboxes)

1. A container in which papers to be dealt with are put.
2. (computing) An electronic folder serving the same purpose.
3. (figuratively) The aggregate of items that demand one's attention or effort.

   The kids, my ex, my parents, the job, bills — my inbox is full.

Synonyms

• (container for papers to be dealt with) in-basket, in-tray

Translations

• French: boîte de réception
• German: Posteingang
• Italian: posta in arrivo
• Portuguese: caixa de entrada
• Russian: почто́вый я́щик
• Spanish: buzón de entrada

Verb

inbox (inboxes, present participle inboxing; past and past participle inboxed)

1. (transitive) To put (something) in someone's inbox.

   I just inboxed you the presentation.

2. (transitive) To communicate with (a person) by writing to their electronic inbox.

Synonyms

• message

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