Term: get into





get into (phrasal verb) /ɡet ˈɪn.tuː/

  1. To become interested in an activity or subject. LV: aizrauties ar kaut ko, ieinteresēties.
  2. To be accepted into an organization, school, or profession. LV: tikt uzņemtam (skolā, darbā), iekļūt.
  3. To start a particular habit or a way of behaving. LV: iesākt (ieradumu), nonākt (stāvoklī).
  4. To discuss or examine something in detail. LV: iedziļināties.

Example sentences:

  1. I’ve really started to get into cybersecurity recently; it’s a fascinating field.
  2. She worked incredibly hard to get into the legal department of that prestigious firm.
  3. You shouldn’t get into the habit of leaving your computer unlocked when you leave your desk.
  4. We don’t have time to get into the technical details of the server migration right now.

Common phrases:

  • Get into a mess/trouble: To find yourself in a difficult or complicated situation.”The company got into a mess after they failed to account for their tax liabilities.”
  • Get into the swing of things: To become accustomed to a new routine or activity.”It took a few weeks, but I’m finally getting into the swing of things at the new office.”
  • Get into character: (Often used in acting) To start feeling and acting like the person you are portraying.
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