go into
phrasal verb·3 senses·particle into
Meanings
Enter a place or enclosed space
Why “into”? A person or thing crosses a boundary and enters a place or space.
“The children went into the classroom.”
“The water goes into this pipe.”
Discuss or explain something in detail
Why “into”? Attention moves deeper to examine facts, details, or possible meaning.
“We do not need to go into every detail now.”
“The report goes into the causes of the accident.”
Choose a particular type of work or career
Why “into”? A person becomes part of an activity, group, plan, or situation, or feels a strong interest in it.
“She went into teaching after university.”
“His brother wants to go into medicine.”
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“The children went into the classroom.” What does it mean?
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
be into
Same into pattern: involvement
Be very interested in or enjoy an activity, subject, or type of entertainment
break into
Same into pattern: entry
Enter a building or vehicle illegally by force; Suddenly begin an action or strong expression
bring into
Same into pattern: involvement
Include someone in an activity, plan, or discussion
come into
Same into pattern: entry
Enter the place where someone is
delve into
Same into pattern: investigation
Study a subject deeply and carefully
dig into
Same into pattern: investigation
Examine information or reasons very carefully
draw into
Same into pattern: involvement
Cause someone to become involved in a situation
enter into
Same into pattern: involvement
Begin to be involved in an agreement or formal discussion
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