to get into
Pronunciation
/ɡˈɛt ˌɪntʊ/
British pronunciation
/ɡˈɛt ˌɪntʊ/

Definition & Meaning of "get into"in English

to get into
[phrase form: get]
01

to become involved in or associated with a particular situation, activity, or group

Transitive: to get into ac activity or a group
to get into definition and meaning
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She got into the school choir and started practicing with the group.
They got into a business partnership to launch their startup.
02

to begin participating in, learning about, and developing a strong interest or passion for a particular activity, hobby, or topic

Transitive: to get into an activity or a topic
to get into definition and meaning
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They got into gardening and created a colorful backyard oasis.
He got into competitive sports at a young age.
03

to enter or reach a location

Transitive: to get into a space
to get into definition and meaning
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She needed to get into the building to attend the meeting.
He could n't find his keys to get into his apartment.
04

to put on a piece of clothing or an outfit, especially with some difficulty due to a tight fit

Transitive: to get into an outfit
to get into definition and meaning
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He attempted to get into the wetsuit for his scuba diving adventure.
She got into her evening gown for the formal event.
05

to gain admission to a college, university, or similar institution

Transitive: to get into an educational institution or program
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Examples
He was thrilled to get into the prestigious medical school.
She worked hard to get into her dream university.
06

to thoroughly familiarize oneself with a subject, skill, or topic

Transitive: to get into a subject or skill
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They decided to get into the history of ancient civilizations.
She aimed to get into the intricacies of the software programming.
07

to scold someone, especially in a confrontational manner

Transitive: to get into sb
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He got into his employee for repeatedly missing deadlines.
The teacher got into the student for his disrespectful behavior in class.
08

to reach into or enter an object, such as a bag or a car, usually with the intent of retrieving something or occupying a space

Transitive: to get into a container or closed space
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Examples
She got into her purse to find her keys.
She got into the fridge to take out some cold drinks.
09

to influence someone to participate in an activity or behavior that is unusual or unexpected for them

Ditransitive: to get into sb an activity
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The coach tried to get the players into a new training regimen for improved performance.
She managed to get him into hiking, even though he had never been outdoorsy.
10

to be elected to a political office or position

Transitive: to get into a position or an office
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She got into Parliament as an MP in 2005.
He campaigned hard and eventually got into the Senate.
11

to reach a certain condition or state

Transitive: to get into a state
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She gradually got into a more positive mindset after the challenging period.
He got into a heated argument with his co-worker during the meeting.
12

to cause someone to reach a certain condition or state

Transitive: to get into a specific condition
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His risky investments could get him into financial difficulties.
I do n't want to get you into trouble with my actions.
13

to begin a specific habit or regular practice

Transitive: to get into a habit
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She recently got into the habit of daily meditation to reduce stress.
It can be challenging to get into the habit of eating a healthy breakfast every day.
14

to start a career within a particular profession or field

Transitive: to get into a profession or field
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After completing his apprenticeship, he got into the trade industry.
He decided to get into politics to make a positive change in his community.
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