Get at

Verb

Definitionen

1.VerbTo manage to gain access to.

"I have a lot of money in my trust fund. I just can't get at it."

2.VerbTo understand or ascertain by investigation.

"We need to get at the root cause of all this."

3.VerbTo mean, signify, imply.

"I don't understand. What are you getting at?"

4.VerbTo attack verbally or physically; to annoy, bother.

"He's a bit disheartened. The newspapers have been getting at him again.; My cat was badly injured after the neighbour's dog got at her."

5.VerbTo persuade by intimidation; to tamper with; to corrupt.

"That was a ridiculous verdict. I think the jury was got at."

6.VerbTo begin working on or dealing with.

"Stop procrastinating on your work and get at it!"

7.VerbTo contact someone.

"I've got some things to do for about an hour. After that, get at me."

8.VerbTo tease (someone).

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