"get into character" meaning in English

See get into character in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Verb

Head templates: {{head|en|verb}} get into character
  1. Of an actor, to put oneself into the mindset of the character they are playing. Coordinate_terms: break character, in character, out of character
    Sense id: en-get_into_character-en-verb-nchoi74x Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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