inspan verb trans. [ɪn'span] S. Afr. Infl.
-nn-.
E19.[Afrikaans from Dutch inspannen, from in- IN-1 + spannen SPAN verb2.]1. Yoke (oxen, horses, etc.) in a team to a vehicle; harness (a wagon).
E19.2. fig. Persuade (a person) to give assistance or service; use as a makeshift.
E20.Rand Daily Mail Mrs Barton often gets on the telephone and inspans private householders to help out. [TahlilGaran] English Dictionary ▲