Definition of "get onto" [get onto]

• To move onto an object, especially one on which it is possible to stand. (verb)
• To contact a person or organisation about a particular matter. (verb)
• To connect, especially to the Internet or a network. (verb)
• To scold someone. (verb)

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• "You know, Mr. Hagedorn is down because Scotts' earnings are down, but I would say selling Scotts Miracle-Marijuana-Gro is not the way to get onto a 52-week high with that stock."
• "Tumbling in late came Billy Stanton, who won the prize for the first to get onto the playing field."