walk into
phrasal verb·2 senses·particle into
Meanings
Enter a place by walking
Why “into”? A person or thing crosses a boundary and enters a place or space.
“He walked into the café and ordered tea.”
“We walked into the sea until the water reached our knees.”
Hit something accidentally while walking
Why “into”? Two paths meet. The meeting may be a surprise or a physical collision.
“She walked into the glass door.”
“I walked into a lamp while reading my phone.”
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“He walked into the café and ordered tea.” What does it mean?
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back into
Same into pattern: contact and encounter
Hit something while moving backwards
bang into
Same into pattern: contact and encounter
Hit something hard by accident
break into
Same into pattern: entry
Enter a building or vehicle illegally by force; Suddenly begin an action or strong expression
bump into
Same into pattern: contact and encounter
Meet someone unexpectedly
come into
Same into pattern: entry
Enter the place where someone is
crash into
Same into pattern: contact and encounter
Hit something with great force while moving
get into
Same into pattern: entry
Enter a vehicle or small enclosed space; Become interested in or start enjoying an activity or subject; Begin to have a serious problem
go into
Same into pattern: entry
Enter a place or enclosed space; Discuss or explain something in detail; Choose a particular type of work or career
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