Get onto
Start discussing a topic
Meanings
- Start discussing a topic (inseparable, International English)
- Be elected, appointed (inseparable, International English)
- Appear on the radio or TV (inseparable, International English)
- Contact someone because you need or want them to do something (inseparable, International English)
- Enter a plane, train, etc (inseparable, International English)
Examples
- We didn't GET ONTO the third item on the agenda.
- He didn't GET ONTO the committee.
- He GOT ONTO every major channel after the accident.
- We'd better GET ONTO someone to fix this.
- She GOT ONTO the plane just before it took off.