Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
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get into [ɡet ˈɪntuː] | to enter (a place, vehicle, or situation) |
Other meanings
- to be accepted or admitted (e.g., a school, club, program)
- to become involved or start doing something
- to develop an interest in something
- to put on (clothes) with some effort
- to begin discussing a topic
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "get into"
- He finally managed to get into the university he wanted.
- What time did you get into London last night?
- She really got into painting after taking that class.
- It took me ten minutes to get into these tight jeans.
- Let’s get into the main issues of the meeting.
Features of Using "get into"
This phrasal verb is highly polysemous (many meanings) and is very common in both literal and figurative contexts. It always requires an object after into. Meanings vary from physical entry (vehicles, places) to figurative involvement, acceptance, or enthusiasm.
Other phrasal verbs with the verb get
get up
to rise from bed
get on
to enter or board (a bus, train, plane, etc.)
get back
return to a place or return something
get in
to enter (a place, vehicle, or situation)
get out
to leave or escape from a place
get over
to recover from (illness, loss, shock)
get down
to lower yourself or move to a lower position
get off
to leave (a bus, train, plane)
get through
to finish or survive something difficult
get by
survive or manage with difficulty
get along with
have a good relationship with someone
get behind
fail to do something on time
get across
to successfully communicate an idea
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