The meaning of In and out

preposition

Positioned inside or within the limits of something, or contained, surrounded, or enclosed by something

Usage examples:

There’s a cup in the cabinet., anne is still in bed., don’t stand in the driveway., he’s always loo…

noun

Written abbreviation for inch

adjective

Involving rapid inward and outward movement.

Usage examples:

Smuggling drugs was a quick in-and-out operation

adjective

Inconsistent and unreliable.

Usage examples:

This horse is a notoriously in-and-out performer