get onto

British  

verb

1. Also: get on.  to board or cause or help to board (a bus, train, etc)

2. (intr) to make contact with; communicate with

3. (intr) to become aware of (something illicit or secret)

   the boss will get onto their pilfering unless they're careful

4. (intr) to deliver a demand, request, or rebuke to

   I'll get onto the manufacturers to replace these damaged goods

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Example Sentences

There is also an exemption for landlords that help tenants to eventually get onto the property ladder.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

“Usually it’s a cat, or sometimes we have cattle that get onto the highway.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2025

"One teacher has mentioned to us that they are concerned about crushing trying to get onto packed buses."

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2025

If a veteran with a service dog tried to get onto a train and was denied, they’d be appealing to the Federal Transit Administration.

From Slate • Jul. 4, 2025

“Go get onto the transport boat next to us and wait for me there. I’ll bring the prisoner with me in a minute.”

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat