Term: get into
get into (phrasal verb) /ɡet ˈɪn.tuː/
- To become interested in an activity or subject. LV: aizrauties ar kaut ko, ieinteresēties.
- To be accepted into an organization, school, or profession. LV: tikt uzņemtam (skolā, darbā), iekļūt.
- To start a particular habit or a way of behaving. LV: iesākt (ieradumu), nonākt (stāvoklī).
- To discuss or examine something in detail. LV: iedziļināties.
Example sentences:
- I’ve really started to get into cybersecurity recently; it’s a fascinating field.
- She worked incredibly hard to get into the legal department of that prestigious firm.
- You shouldn’t get into the habit of leaving your computer unlocked when you leave your desk.
- 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.