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get into

verb
  1. To move into (an object), such that one ends up inside it. · She got into the car.
  2. To put on (an item of clothing). · I'm soaking wet. I need to get into some dry clothes.
  3. To reach into or interact with (an object). · The small child got into everything.
  4. To become involved or interested in (a discussion, issue, or activity); to come to enjoy (something). · He got into politics.· My sister has got into flower arranging recently.
  5. To enter (an unfavourable state). · How did we get into such a mess?
  6. To cause to behave uncharacteristically; to possess. · I don't know what's gotten into that child.
  7. To interrogate in order to arrive at a deeper understanding.
  8. To penetrate (someone) sexually.
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He approached the window, and saw his father get into it, and drive away.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 919 · C1
But the Scarecrow did not mind how long it took him to fill the basket, for it enabled him to keep away from the fire, as he feared a spark might get into his straw and burn him up.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, p. 38 · B2
de Villefort get into the same mourning-coach, and thought this meeting forboded evil.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 756 · C1
We shall both get into trouble.
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 842 · C1

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