on
to
1
used to show movement to a position or on a place or object
- She stepped onto the stage, ready to deliver her speech to the audience.
- The cat leaped onto the kitchen counter, searching for scraps of food.
- He placed the groceries onto the conveyor belt at the checkout counter.
- The athlete jumped onto the podium, celebrating their victory with pride.
- The ball rolled onto the grass after bouncing off the sidewalk.
2
into a particular position or group, often implying an addition or transition
- She was added onto the board of directors last month.
- The new player was welcomed onto the team during the meeting.
- The company invited experts onto their advisory panel.
- The proposal was moved onto the next stage of approval.
- He was promoted onto the executive team after his successful project.