get on

Formsgets on, getting on, got on

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   boardphrasal verbtransitive or intransitive

   To climb onto something, especially a bus, train, or other vehicle.

   Hurry and get on the bus!

   The train stopped, and we got on.

   Similarboard, mount

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2. 2
   be friendsphrasal verbUKintransitive

   To like each other and be friendly.

   I get on well with everyone in my class.

   My mum and my sister don't really get on.

   Oppositeclash

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3. 3
   phrasal verbintransitive

   To manage in a situation, or to do well or badly at something.

   How did you get on at the job interview?

   The new puppy is getting on well in her new home.

   Similarfare, manage, cope

4. 4
   continue workphrasal verbintransitive

   To move forward or keep going with something.

   Stop chatting and get on with your homework.

   Let's get on, or we'll never finish today.

   Similarproceed, continue

5. 5
   grow oldphrasal verbintransitive

   To become old.

   My grandma is getting on, but she still walks every day.

   Our dog is getting on a bit and sleeps most of the day.

   Similarage

6. 6
   grow latephrasal verbintransitive

   Of time, to pass so that it becomes late or a deadline comes near.

   The evening was getting on, so the kids got ready for bed.

   Come on, the morning is getting on and we haven't packed yet.

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   approachphrasal verbintransitive

   To come close to a certain number, amount, or time.

   It was getting on for lunchtime, so we stopped to eat.

   The drive took getting on for three hours.

   Similarapproach, near

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   copephrasal verbUKintransitive

   To be able to deal with something without trouble.

   I can't get on with these new glasses.

   My gran never got on with computers.

   Similarcope, manage

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   start a taskphrasal verbtransitive

   To start doing a task or action.

   The trash needs taking out. Can you get on it?

   I'll get on the dishes after dinner.

   Similartackle, handle

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    look atphrasal verbslangtransitive

    To look at or notice someone or something.

    Whoa, get on the size of that dog!

    Get on this view! You can see the whole city from up here.

    Similarcheck

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