phrasal verb · neutral
get in on
UK/ɡet ɪn ɒn/US/ɡet ɪn ɑn/get·IN·on
to become involved in an activity or opportunity, especially one that others have already started
Examples
“Several investors wanted to get in on the start-up before it expanded overseas.”
“I hope to get in on the research project next term.”
“Local students tried to get in on the volunteer programme after hearing about it.”
Band 8 sentence
“Several scholars tried to get in on the interdisciplinary study after recognizing its potential impact on public policy.”
Collocations
- get in on a deal/opportunity
- get in on a project
Word family
Common mistakes
get in to→get in on
get on in→get in on
Say it for a higher band
5join→6join in/get involved in→7+get in on
Synonyms
join in
get involved in
Easily confused
get involved in
“Many students get involved in community projects during the summer.”
join in
“Do you want to join in the group discussion?”
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