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Phrasal verb

get into

phrasal verb
UK /ˈɡet ˌɪnˈtuː/
US /ˈɡɛt ˌɪnˈtuː/

Meanings

phrasal verb

To enter a place or a vehicle.

Visual cue for get into — meaning 1
phrasal verb

To start doing an activity and become interested or deeply involved in it.

Visual cue for get into — meaning 2
phrasal verb

To become involved in a bad situation, such as trouble, debt, or an argument.

Visual cue for get into — meaning 3

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.