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get into
get into something
1. to tamper with something; to open something and disturb the contents. Who got into my desk? Someone has been getting into my work after the office closes.
2. to put oneself into clothing. As soon as I get into this coat, I will help you load the car. Let me get into my boots, and then I'll be with you.
3. to enter something or some place. I got into the theater just before the rainstarted. Let's get into the car and go.
4. Sl. to become involved in something; to develop an interest in something. I can really get into sailing, I think. No matter how hard I try, I can't get into basketball.
5. to enter a particular type of business; to deal in a particular product in business. Yes, I used to work for the government, but now have gotten into private industry.
get into
1. Become involved in, as in He got into trouble by stealing cars, or I don't want to get into the long history of this problem. [Early 1700s]
2. Put on clothes, as in Wait till I get into my suit. [Late 1600s]
3. Take possession of one, cause to act differently or inappropriately, as in You're leaving it to the animal shelter? What has got into you? or I don't know what gets into you children. [Late 1800s]
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be into. Also see subsequent entries beginning with
get into.
get into
v.1. To attain some condition: The kids got into trouble for being late. I got into good physical shape by running every day.
2. To cause someone or something to enter or be admitted to some place: This round key will get you into the house. My good grades got me into a good school.
3. To put something into some condition: We need to get your papers into proper order.
4. Slang To become interested in or enthusiastic about something: They got into gourmet cooking.