transmit it into

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "transmit it into" is not correct in standard written English.
It is typically used when referring to the act of sending or conveying something into a different form or medium, but the preposition "into" is not appropriate in this context. Example: "Please transmit it to the server for processing."

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Wiki

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

4 human-written examples

Human figures intercept our gaze and transmit it into ineffable distance.

The New Yorker

Researchers have now come up with an alternative: sending in a remote-controlled robot equipped with a scanning device, the ability to collect all sorts of data on the focal animal and then transmit it into the ether.

The Guardian

To apply mechanical force precisely, we utilize optical laser tweezers to generate force in a bead coupled to the cell surface through the ligation of adhesion receptors and transmit it into the cell at subcellular locations to trigger signal transduction (Berns, 2007; Botvinick and Wang, 2007).

eLife

Many banks are now allowing clients to take photos of checks with their smartphone and transmit it into their bank accounts.[20].[20]

WikiHow

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

56 human-written examples

In 2008, NASA celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Beatles song "Across the Universe" by transmitting it into deep space.

The New York Times

Whenever a master station has data to transmit, it just enters into the next position of the DTQ.

EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking

Scotty explains that the technology converts matter into energy, transmits it and reassembles it into the same original object, but McCoy is not convinced and he wonders what happens to the soul in a transporter beam.

Wikipedia

When a file is transmitted it is divided into packets of data which are then reassembled in the same order by the receiving device.

The Economist

However, instead of the WiMAX transmitter/receiver transmitting into the channel, it transmits and receives the WiMAX transmissions through DSRC transmissions and a cluster head/relay (CHR) station.

EURASIP Journal on Wireless Communications and Networking

Designed for use by the blind, it would transmit visual data into the brain of anyone who licks it.

The New York Times - Arts

The walls store heat, absorb and dissipate a fraction of it and transmit the rest into the conditioned space at a later time, which depends on the wall thermal inertia.

Energy and Buildings

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

If you intend to mean to input something into a system, the correct term is "feed it into".

Common error

Avoid using "into" after "transmit" when the intention is simply to indicate the destination. "Transmit" generally requires "to" to show direction.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "transmit it into" functions as a verb phrase where 'transmit' is the verb, 'it' is the direct object, and 'into' is a preposition indicating direction or a resulting state. As Ludwig AI indicates, this construction is not considered correct in standard English.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

News & Media

25%

Science

50%

Wiki

25%

Less common in

Encyclopedias

0%

Formal & Business

0%

Academia

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "transmit it into" is generally considered grammatically incorrect in standard written English. While Ludwig provides a few examples of its use, the intended meaning is better conveyed by using "transmit it to" or alternative phrases like "send it to" or "transfer it to". As Ludwig AI points out, the preposition "into" is not appropriate in this context, and "to" should be preferred to indicate direction.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

transmit it to

Replaces "into" with the more standard preposition "to", indicating direction.

send it to

Offers a simpler, more direct alternative to "transmit", suitable for most contexts.

transfer it to

Suggests a movement from one place or state to another.

relay it to

Implies passing something on that was received from somewhere else.

channel it to

Suggests guiding or directing something towards a specific end.

feed it into

Emphasizes the input of something into a system or process.

pipe it into

Conveys the image of conveying information as if through a pipe.

broadcast it to

Implies a wide dissemination of information.

import it to

Suggests bringing something in from an external source.

route it to

Implies a planned path for delivery of something.

FAQs

What is the correct way to use "transmit it" in a sentence?

The phrase "transmit it" is typically followed by the preposition "to", as in "transmit it to the server", rather than "transmit it into".

What can I say instead of "transmit it into"?

You can use alternatives like "transmit it to", "send it to", or "transfer it to" depending on the context.

Is "transmit it into" grammatically correct?

No, "transmit it into" is generally considered grammatically incorrect. The correct preposition to use after "transmit" is "to".

Which is correct: "transmit it to" or "transmit it into"?

"Transmit it to" is the correct and more widely accepted form. "Transmit it into" is not standard usage.