see in

see in
a) To invite (someone) in, to show (someone) in: to introduce (someone) to the inside of a place.

There was a quick knock at the door. His secretary, , announced, “, sir, is here to see you.”

b) To welcome (an occurrence).

“Please see him in, Mr. Coles. Thank you.” Madison pushed his chair back in and moved around his desk to greet Erskine.

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