What are the definitions of “hook into”?
Learn how to use these expressions through these examples
- 1Persuade someone to do something they don't want to do.
She HOOKED them INTO coming after all.
What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “hook into”?
The phrasal verb hook into means to persuade or convince someone to do something they initially don't want to do.
What are the different verb forms of “hook into”?
| Root Verb | hook into |
| Third Person Singular Present | hooks into |
| Present Participle | hooking into |
| Simple Past | hooked into |
| Past Participle | hooked into |
Example
He always tries to hook people into his adventurous plans.
Example
She hooks her friends into spontaneous outings.
Example
They're currently hooking into a challenging project.
Example
Yesterday, she hooked her classmates into joining the study group.
Example
He had hooked himself into attending the event.
What kind of phrasal verb is “hook into”?
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)
Transitive verb
“hook into” is a transitive phrasal verb because it requires a direct object to complete its meaning. The direct object specifies what is being removed, obtained, or eliminated.
Example
She hooked them into coming to the party.
Example
He successfully hooked himself into taking on extra responsibilities.
Notes from a Native English Speaker
What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.
Inseparable
“hook into” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.
Example
She hooked them into coming to the party.
Example
He successfully hooked himself into taking on extra responsibilities.
What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “hook into”?
To engage someone in a commitment or task, often using persuasive tactics.
Example
He managed to hook himself into helping with the charity event.
Successfully hooking into something
Achieving the goal of persuading someone into a desired action.
Example
The team hooked into the project and got everyone on board.
Good things to know
Does “hook into” have an informal or formal tone?
The phrasal verb hook into is informal and is used in conversations involving persuasion and influencing others to participate in activities or commitments. It is suitable for casual discussions but might not be appropriate in formal contexts where more precise language is expected.
What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “hook into”?
Synonyms
- persuade into
- convince to
- coax into
- talk into
- entice into
Antonyms
- dissuade from
- discourage from
- persuade against
- convince not to
