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go into sth

phr. v..
A1 Beginner Oxford

phr. v.. To enter a room, building, or other kind of place.

phr. v.. To enter a physical space, such as a building, room, or area; this is the most literal sense of the phrasal verb.


SIMPLE

Let's go into the house.

CONTEXTUAL

He went into the shop to buy some milk, but it was already closed.

COMPLEX

As the detective went into the dimly lit warehouse, he sensed immediately that he was not alone.

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.

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