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We say 'to go into/come into' etc. = enter (a room/building etc.):

- I opened the door and went into the room.

- Don't wait outside! Come into the house. - The man the police were chasing ran into a shop. - A bird flew into the room through the window.

We say 'to crash/drive/bump/run into someone/something':

- He lost control of the car and crashed into a wall.

We say 'to divide / cut / split something into (two or more parts)':

- The book is divided into three parts.

- Cut the meat into small pieces before frying it.

We say 'to translate (a book etc.) from one language into a other language':

- George Orwell's books have been translated into many languages.


Combinatory dictionary. 2013.

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