Others (Into)

to ask someone to come inside and join one at one's place

We're planning to ask our friends into our new apartment for a housewarming party.

to receive money or assets from someone who has passed away, typically through a will or legal inheritance

She came into a large sum of money when her grandfather passed away.

to keep making someone upset or angry by consistently doing things that bother them

The constant criticism from her supervisor began to eat into her motivation and enthusiasm for the job.

to be able to be placed or inserted into a particular space or container

The puzzle piece doesn't seem to fit into the empty spot on the board.

to enter a place or location

The children were eager to go into the forest to discover hidden treasures.

to assault someone physically or verbally

The customer laid into the manager after his meal was served cold.

to transition to a new subject or topic

The discussion of climate change led into a discussion of renewable energy.

to use one thing or a particular quality to achieve success or gain a bigger or better thing

The band parlayed their local popularity into international stardom.

to connect an electrical device to a power source by inserting its plug into an outlet

I need to plug my phone into the charger; it's almost dead.

to assume there is more meaning in a situation, statement, etc. than what is directly expressed

He often reads into her silence, assuming she's upset when she's just quiet.

to meet someone by chance and unexpectedly

I ran into my old friend at the supermarket yesterday.

to convince someone to do something they do not want to do

He's against the idea, but I think I can talk him into it.

to start listening to or watching a specific program by adjusting the radio or television

We should tune into the live broadcast of the music concert.

to examine a situation or problem closely

I'll check into the issue and get back to you with a solution.

to focus deeply on a subject or issue for a complete examination

The archaeologists decided to dig into the ancient ruins to unearth hidden artifacts.

to briefly or casually read a part of a book, article, or written material

Before deciding to buy the novel, she decided to dip into the first chapter to get a sense of the writing style.

to investigate or explore something in order to gather information or understand it better

The police are looking into the mysterious disappearance of the young woman.

to examine something closely

The journalist saw into the background of the famous artist for their upcoming interview.

to invest a specific amount of time or effort into an activity or task with dedication

She put a lot of hard work into that project

to invest in a company by purchasing its stocks or shares

The financial advisor recommended buying into a diverse portfolio for risk management.

to invest a significant amount of money into something continuously or over an extended period

The government poured additional funding into the education sector this year.