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to get onto
[phrase form: get]
01
Hola, ¿cómo estás?
to comprehend something, typically after initial difficulty
Example
After a bit of confusion, I finally got onto the professor's explanation of the complex theory.
Lo siento
It took me a while, but I eventually got onto how the new software works.
Estoy aprendiendo español.
02
cambiar a, pasar a
to shift the focus of a conversation or discussion to a different subject
Example
After talking about the weather, we finally got onto the main topic of the meeting.
Después de hablar sobre el clima, finalmente pasamos al tema principal de la reunión.
Can we please get onto the agenda for today's discussion?
¿Podemos cambiar a la agenda para la discusión de hoy?
03
incorporarse a, admitirse en
to become a member of a group or organization through election or admission
Example
He was thrilled to get onto the board of directors.
Estaba emocionado por incorporarse al consejo de administración.
She worked hard to get onto the student council at her school.
Ella trabajó duro para incorporarse al consejo estudiantil en su escuela.
04
subirse a, treparse a
to step or climb onto an object or surface, typically one that can support one's weight
Example
She had to get onto the ladder to reach the high shelf.
Ella tuvo que subirse a la escalera para alcanzar la estantería alta.
Can you help me get onto the chair to change the lightbulb?
¿Puedes ayudarme a subirme a la silla para cambiar la bombilla?
05
ponerse en contacto con, comunicarse con
to initiate contact with a person or organization for the purpose of discussing a specific matter or concern
Example
I need to get onto the customer service department to inquire about my order.
Necesito ponerme en contacto con el departamento de atención al cliente para preguntar sobre mi pedido.
Can you get onto the IT team to report the technical problem with the software?
¿Puedes ponerte en contacto con el equipo de TI para reportar el problema técnico con el software?
06
conectarse a, acceder a
to establish a connection, particularly to the Internet or a network
Example
I could n't get onto the Wi-Fi network in the hotel.
No pude conectarme a la red Wi-Fi en el hotel.
It took a while to get onto the high-speed internet after moving to a new place.
Tomó un tiempo conectarse a Internet de alta velocidad después de mudarse a un nuevo lugar.
07
reprender, regañar
to scold someone for their behavior or actions
Example
The teacher had to get onto the students for talking during the exam.
El profesor tuvo que reprender a los estudiantes por hablar durante el examen.
Parents often get onto their kids for not cleaning their rooms.
Los padres a menudo reprenden a sus hijos por no limpiar sus habitaciones.
08
introducir a, iniciar a
to introduce someone to a new topic, activity, or subject
Example
She got her friend onto jazz music by sharing some classic albums.
Ella introdujo a su amiga a la música jazz compartiendo algunos álbumes clásicos.
Let me get you onto the latest technology trends with this new gadget.
Déjame introducirte a las últimas tendencias tecnológicas con este nuevo dispositivo.
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