enter into

phrasal verb·1 sense·particle into

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Meanings

1

Begin to be involved in an agreement or formal discussion

Involvementuncommon

Why “into”? A person becomes part of an activity, group, plan, or situation, or feels a strong interest in it.

The two companies entered into an agreement.
The two companies formally agreed to work together.
The union entered into talks with management.
The union began formal discussions with management.

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