get onto

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

Example Sentences

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

From BBC

After staying down on the field for several minutes, Johnston stood up and was walking under his own power and talking to trainers and doctors before getting onto a cart and leaving the field.

From Los Angeles Times

Amy finally got onto a college course last year but was asked to leave after a crisis.

From BBC

To have even a chance at a kidney from a deceased donor, an ailing patient needs to get onto the waiting list.

From Los Angeles Times

So more or less immediately, I read the script, got onto a Zoom with Jeremy himself, and we just immediately connected.

From Los Angeles Times