Get to

verb

Word Frequency: 25.1

Definitions

1.verbTo reach or arrive at (a physical or abstract destination, or state of doing a certain activity).

"Eventually we got to talking about my pay rise."

2.verb(of someone or something that is or has been missing) To go to or be located at (a particular place).

"So that's where my keys got to! I've been looking all over for them."

3.verbTo affect adversely; to upset or annoy.

"This job’s really getting to me. I don’t know how much longer I’ll last."

4.verbTo track down and intimidate.

"He’s refusing to testify. I think the Mob got to him."

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