go into

transitive verb

went into; gone into; going into; goes into

1

: to be contained in (something)

5 goes into 60 12 times.

2

a

: to begin to be in (a specified state or condition)

The fugitive went into hiding.

b

: to begin (a specified kind of movement)

The plane went into a tailspin.

3

: to enter (something) as a profession or occupation

went into business

She decided to go into law/medicine.

4

: to subject (something) to examination or discussion

The auditors went into every aspect of the company's operations.

5

: to talk about especially at length

I'd tell you, but I don't have time to go into it.

6

: to be expended for

Lots of time and money have gone into this.

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2a

Rhymes for go into

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue