onto

Definition

  • preposition: to a position that is on (something, such as a surface, area, or object)
  • preposition: to a position on
  • often used figuratively
  • synonyms: upon, surjective

Examples

  • When the crowd responded to the show so positively, we realized we were 'onto something'. [=we had done/discovered something important, special, etc.]

  • Scientists believe they are 'onto' something big. [=scientists believe they are close to making an important discovery]

  • Don't try to shift the blame 'onto' me. [=don't try to blame me instead of the person who should be blamed]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Yeah, sorry, lady. There's no time. - . You should sweep me off my feet... out yonder window and down a rope onto your valiant steed. You've had a lot oftime to plan this, haven't you? Mm-hmm. But we have to savour this moment! (..)
    2001 Shrek