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

  • (..) and I got the TV like this. A big old thing. I couldn't see shit. Then I hear this voice. "Freeze, kid, hands in the air." I was standing there, holding onto that TV. Finally the voice says: "You hear what I said, boy?" I say, "Yes, sir. I did. But if I drop this, you get me (..)
    1994 The Shawshank Redemption