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Stick into Meaning in English

expression

ˈstɪk/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
STIK IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh
stˈɪk/ /ˈɪntʊ
STIK IN-tuh

Definición

To push or insert something into another thing, often so that part of it goes inside.

Uso & Matices

Informal and common in daily speech. Often used for physical actions: 'stick a key into the lock', but can be used figuratively in rare cases. Not interchangeable with 'stick to' or 'stick with', which have different meanings.

Oraciones de Ejemplo

Please stick the label into the box.

basic

He stuck the pen into his pocket.

basic

Can you stick this fork into the potatoes?

basic

She quickly stuck her hand into her bag to find her phone.

natural

Don’t just stick that old wire into the socket!

natural

I always stick a note into my lunch bag so I don’t forget anything.

natural