ein|spielen
Translation
to become well-rehearsed, to gross (money), to install (software), to break in (instrument)
Examples
Die Band ist nach der Tour gut eingespielt.
The band is well-rehearsed after the tour.
Der Film hat über 100 Millionen Euro eingespielt.
The movie has grossed over 100 million euros.
Der Administrator muss ein Sicherheitsupdate einspielen.
The administrator has to install a security update.
Grammar Patterns
((reflexive)) to become well-rehearsed The band is well-rehearsed.
((sth.)) to gross (money) The movie grossed 10 million dollars.
((sth.)) to install (software) The admin has to install the update.
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Etymology
From 'ein-' (in) and 'spielen' (to play). The idea is 'playing into' a state of harmony (team), 'playing' money 'into' the box office, or 'playing' data 'into' a system.
Memory Tips
Imagine a team 'playing' themselves 'in'to a state of perfect coordination. Or a movie 'playing' money 'in'to the cash register.