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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Mayer was the more imposing figure early on, but Cameron played counterpuncher until she could get onto the front foot.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
The city is fixing about 600 sidewalks each year, the backlog of requested repairs stands at about 30,000 and if you get onto the waiting list, you’re looking at about 10 years before help arrives.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 13, 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
For many, having the government on their side helps when they are at loggerheads with pre-teens desperate to get onto social media.
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2026
We started to get onto the wagon with her, but Miss Whitlaw told us to get down.
From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep
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