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Phrasal verbs with "onto"

24 phrasal verbs use this particle

back onto
B2

Of a building or property: to have its back (rear) directly adjacent to or facing something.

be onto
B1

To have recognised or discovered something, or to have realised what someone is doing.

clock onto
B2

To notice or realise something, often something that others were hiding or that was not immediately obvious.

come onto
B2

to move onto a place or surface, or to start being present there

cop onto
C1

Irish English informal: to realize, notice, or become aware of something.

cotton onto
B2

Variant spelling of 'cotton on to' — to gradually realise or understand something specific.

crack onto
C1

Australian slang: to make romantic or sexual advances toward someone.

freeze onto
C1

To become physically stuck to a surface due to freezing temperatures.

get onto
B1

To climb or move onto a surface or vehicle, to access a system or list, or to begin addressing a topic or person.

glom onto
C1

To attach oneself persistently to a person, idea, or object, often without invitation.

glomb onto
C1

A dialectal or regional variant of 'glom onto,' meaning to seize, grab, or attach oneself firmly to someone, something, or an idea.

glomp onto
C1

To suddenly lunge at and cling to someone in an exuberant, affectionate tackle-hug.

hang onto
B1

To keep hold of something, physically or figuratively; to retain something.

hold onto
B1

To grip something firmly, to keep possession of something, or to maintain a belief, memory, or advantage.

jump onto
A2

To leap and land on top of something, or to suddenly start engaging with an idea or trend.

latch onto
B2

To attach oneself firmly to a person, idea, or opportunity, often with determination or persistence.

log onto
A2

To access a specific computer system, network, or website by entering your credentials.

map onto
B2

To establish a direct or systematic correspondence between one concept, structure, or set of features and another.

mitten onto
C1

To grab, seize, or attach oneself tenaciously to something or someone.

put onto
B1

To tell someone about something useful or connect them with a person who can help.

set onto
C1

To direct someone or something towards a target, or a variant of 'set on' (to attack).

sign onto
B1

To formally agree to join or participate in a specific project, agreement, or system.

stumble onto
B1

To discover something or arrive somewhere by accident.

wig onto
C1

To become aware of or to understand something; a variant spelling of 'wig on to'.