because of the possibility of sth happening :
You'd better take the keys in case I'm out.
You probably won't need to call—but take my number, just in case.
In case (= if it is true that) you're wondering why Jo's here—let me explain ...
because of the possibility of sth happening :
You'd better take the keys in case I'm out.
You probably won't need to call—but take my number, just in case.
In case (= if it is true that) you're wondering why Jo's here—let me explain ...
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне. 2005