go into sth
phrasal verb.phrasal verb. To enter a room, building, or other kind of place.
phrasal verb. To enter a physical space, such as a building, room, or area; this is the most literal sense of the phrasal verb.
Let's go into the house.
He went into the shop to buy some milk, but it was already closed.
As the detective went into the dimly lit warehouse, he sensed immediately that he was not alone.
- enter
- walk into
- step into
- leave
- exit
- go out of
- come out of
- Particles
- into
- Separability
- inseparable
- Pattern
- go + into + object
Usage
This phrase is followed by the name of the place you are entering.
Teaching tip
Contrast this literal, spatial sense with the more abstract B1 senses, such as 'go into a profession' or 'go into detail'.
Pitfall
He went into.He went into the house.The phrase 'go into' is transitive and requires an object to name the place being entered.
Last updated April 24, 2026