get onto
Britishverb
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Also: get on. to board or cause or help to board (a bus, train, etc)
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(intr) to make contact with; communicate with
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(intr) to become aware of (something illicit or secret)
the boss will get onto their pilfering unless they're careful
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(intr) to deliver a demand, request, or rebuke to
I'll get onto the manufacturers to replace these damaged goods
Example Sentences
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"Che Adams is goal-side and he's clearly pulled back. I think with the flight of the ball, he's going to get onto it and there's no-one on the cover."
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
The plans have been widely welcomed by the housing sector, although some have raised concerns about unintended consequences - such as properties taking longer to get onto the market as paperwork is prepared.
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026
Once you get onto the platform, you’re going to be designed into that auto for a number of years.
From Barron's ● May 7, 2026
Trapped renters want home prices to fall so they can finally get onto the property ladder.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 20, 2026
“The thing is — the thing is, I don’t know how to —” “How to get onto the platform?” she said kindly, and Harry nodded.
From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling
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