Crowd onto
verb
To move onto a space in large numbers, often in a rushed or chaotic manner.
Spectators started to crowd onto the field after the match.

Often appears as...
- people crowd onto
- students crowd onto
verb
To fill a space with a large number of things, often making it feel tight or overloaded.
Too many widgets were crowded onto the production line, causing a jam.

Often appears as...
- widgets crowd onto
- items crowd onto
verb
To move onto a space in large numbers, often in a rushed or chaotic manner.
Spectators started to crowd onto the field after the match.

Often appears as...
- people crowd onto
- students crowd onto
verb
To fill a space with a large number of things, often making it feel tight or overloaded.
Too many widgets were crowded onto the production line, causing a jam.

Often appears as...
- widgets crowd onto
- items crowd onto
Definition 1 of 2

Context Matters
Use 'crowd onto' for situations where many people enter a space together, suggesting unplanned or spontaneous action.

When the gates opened, fans began to crowd onto the platform.
Physical Movement
'Crowd onto' involves physical movement and usually implies some level of discomfort or lack of space.

Passengers had to crowd onto the bus due to the rain.
Conveys Urgency
The phrase often suggests a sense of urgency or haste as people compete for space.

Shoppers began to crowd onto the escalators for the grand opening.
Context Matters
Use 'crowd onto' for situations where many people enter a space together, suggesting unplanned or spontaneous action.

When the gates opened, fans began to crowd onto the platform.
Physical Movement
'Crowd onto' involves physical movement and usually implies some level of discomfort or lack of space.

Passengers had to crowd onto the bus due to the rain.
Conveys Urgency
The phrase often suggests a sense of urgency or haste as people compete for space.

Shoppers began to crowd onto the escalators for the grand opening.
Context Matters
Use 'crowd onto' for situations where many people enter a space together, suggesting unplanned or spontaneous action.

When the gates opened, fans began to crowd onto the platform.
Physical Movement
'Crowd onto' involves physical movement and usually implies some level of discomfort or lack of space.

Passengers had to crowd onto the bus due to the rain.
Conveys Urgency
The phrase often suggests a sense of urgency or haste as people compete for space.

Shoppers began to crowd onto the escalators for the grand opening.
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