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strong UK [ˈɪntuː] / US [ˈɪntu] weak UK [ˈɪntə] / US / UK [ˈɪntʊ] / US preposition

1) used for showing movement

a) entering a place, building, or vehicle

Hundreds of athletes marched into the stadium for the opening ceremony.

She got into her car and drove away.

I wandered into the hotel bar and ordered a drink.

b) going inside a container or an empty space

Slipping his hand into his coat pocket, he felt for his keys.

Pour the mixture into a large saucepan.

c) going through the surface towards the deeper part of something

They marched wearily, their boots sinking into the mud.

The nurse plunged a needle into my arm.

Kate scrambled to her feet and dived into the water.

d) moving towards something and hitting it

Their car had crashed into a tree.

He was so angry he slammed his fist into the wall.

e) arriving somewhere

Our flight gets into Boston at around 7.30.

What time did you get into work?

2) used for showing where a way leads used for stating what place a road, path, entrance etc leads to

Is there another way into the building?

There's flooding on all the roads into the city.

3) looking or facing towards something used for stating the direction in which someone or something looks, faces, or points

She was gazing into the mirror.

Again, can I remind you to speak into the microphone?

4) used for stating the result of a change

a) used for stating what someone or something becomes after a change

Jemma had grown into a beautiful woman.

Our argument was gradually turning into a full-scale battle.

Freezing temperatures have transformed the lake into a skating rink.

Roll the dough into a ball.

b) used for stating what physical or emotional state someone starts to be in

She fell into a deep sleep.

It's no use getting into a panic, we must keep calm.

c) used for stating what language something is translated to

Her stories have been translated into more than 30 languages.

5) starting to be involved in something

a) used for stating what bad situation someone starts to become involved in

Many students have fallen into debt by the time they graduate.

It was you who got us into this mess in the first place.

I hope we don't run into any problems.

She always manages to get into trouble.

b) starting to take part in an activity or type of work

Amy threw herself into the work with great enthusiasm.

He'll probably go into business with his father (= start a company with him).

Ted is trying to get into the financial industry (= get a job in it).

6) finding out about something used for stating what you are trying to find out about

I promise to look into the matter.

the investigation into the murder of Stephen Lawrence

7) putting on clothes used for stating what clothes you put on

You'd better change into some warm clothes.

Sophie was still trying to get into her wet suit.

8) when someone makes you do something used for stating what someone persuades or forces you to do

He talked us into buying a new washing machine.

Reservists are being pressed into service to help clean up after the storm.

9) becoming mixed with something used for stating what substance another substance gets mixed with

How did mercury get into the water supply?

Stir a little cream into the sauce.

10) entering a group or organization used for stating what group or organization someone becomes a member of

.She should never have married into the Royal Family.

You have to pass the examinations to get into university.

You need to be recommended by a member to get into the club.

11) until part of the way through a period used for saying that something continues for a long time and ends part of the way through a later period

They went on working late into the night.

Matthews was still playing first class football well into his forties.

12) informal interested in a subject or activity used for stating what activity or subject someone is interested in and enjoys

Suddenly she's into yoga and things like that.

At first I didn't really like painting, but now I've really got into it.

13)

a) used for showing division used for stating how something is divided

The 32 teams will be split into eight groups of four.

They divided the country into four regions.

Break the chocolate into pieces.

b) used when dividing one number by another

4 into 8 gives you 2.