Get on

verb

Word Frequency: 8.3

Definitions

1.verbTo board or mount (something), especially a vehicle.

"Please get on the bus as quickly as possible."

2.verbTo be successful.

"I hear John has a new job. How's he getting on?"

3.verb(with "with") To progress (with).

"It's time to get on with improving quality."

4.verbTo become late.

"It was getting on for midnight before I went to bed."

5.verbTo become old.

"My parents are visibly getting on a bit these days."

6.verbTo have a good relationship; to get along.

"I wish you and I could learn to get on."

7.verbTo commence (an action).

"The dishes need washing, the floor needs vacuuming, the laundry needs folding. Get on it!"

8.interjectionExpresses surprise or disbelief.

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