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to walk into
[phrase form: walk]
01
to become involved in something unpleasant because of carelessness or ignorance
Transitive: to walk into an undesirable situation
Examples
She walked into a heated argument without knowing what it was about.
They walked into financial difficulties due to overspending.
02
to accidentally crash into an object
Transitive: to walk into sb/sth
Examples
The child walked into the chair and started crying.
He walked into the wall and bruised his shoulder.
03
to easily get a job or position, particularly undeservedly
Transitive: to walk into a position
Examples
She walked into the opportunity without demonstrating her competence.
Despite minimal qualifications, he walked into the leadership role through family connections.
