internally

7 definitions • 12 examples

in a way that exists or happens inside the body:

This medicine is for external use only and should not be taken internally.

He was bleeding internally.

in a way that exists or happens within a person's mind:

What I did was symbolic of how I was feeling internally.

in a way that happens in or relates to the inside of an object or building:

The tank had corroded internally.

The library now looks much better both externally and internally.

in a way that happens or remains within an organization:

The job was advertised internally.

Although internally divided, the party presented a united front.

in a way that relates to or stays within one country:

You still need photo ID even if you're flying internally.

inside a person, organization, place, country, etc.:

This medicine should not be taken internally.

Issues like this should be dealt with internally, and not discussed in public forums.

within an organization or company, not outside it:

The job was advertised internally first, but no suitable candidate was found.

deal with/handle sth internally Senior executives maintained that the problems could be dealt with internally.