Phrasal verb
get into
Meanings
To enter a place or a vehicle.
To start doing an activity and become interested or deeply involved in it.
To become involved in a bad situation, such as trouble, debt, or an argument.
Definition
To get into something means to enter a place or become involved in an activity or situation.
Get into is a common phrasal verb with a few everyday meanings. It can mean to enter a place or vehicle, or to start doing and becoming interested in an activity. It can also mean to become involved in a difficult situation, such as trouble or an argument. The exact meaning is usually clear from the noun that follows it.
Examples
- We got into the taxi just as it started raining.
- She got into photography during the lockdown.
- Don’t get into an argument with him at the meeting.
- He got into trouble for skipping class.
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