get into
phrasal verbget in | get into something
- to arrive at a place
- The train got in late.
- What time do you get into Heathrow?
- to win an election
- The Republican candidate stands a good chance of getting in.
- She first got into Parliament (= became an MP) in 2015.
- to be admitted to a school, university, etc.
- She's got into Durham to study law.
get into something
- to put on a piece of clothing, especially with difficulty
- I can't get into these shoes—they're too small.
- to start a career in a particular profession
- What's the best way to get into journalism?
- to become involved in something; to start something
- I got into conversation with an Italian student.
- to get into a fight
- Are you sure you know what you're getting into?
- to develop a particular habit
- Don't let yourself get into bad habits.
- You should get into the routine of saving the document you are working on every ten minutes.
- How did she get into (= start taking) drugs?
- (informal) to become interested in something
- I'm really getting into jazz these days.
- to become familiar with something; to learn something
- I haven't really got into my new job yet.
get into something | get yourself/somebody into something
- to reach a particular state or condition; to make somebody reach a particular state or condition
- He got into trouble with the police while he was still at school.
- Three people were rescued from a yacht which got into difficulties.
- Are you sure this is allowed? I don't want to get you into trouble.
- She got herself into a real state (= became very anxious) before the interview.