get on

verb

got on; got on or gotten on; getting on; gets on

intransitive verb

1

: get along

was getting on in years

got on well with the boss

get on with the game

2

: to gain knowledge or understanding

got on to the racket

Synonyms

• cope
• do
• fare
• get along
• get by
• make out
• manage
• shift

Examples of get on in a Sentence

despite his new job's low pay, he was still getting on

find out how the marketing department is getting on with the new ad campaign

Recent Examples on the Web

Evidently, Willie Nelson really can't wait to get on the road again. —Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 19 May 2024

Persuading new riders to get on board can be a challenge, even in the best of times. —Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

get on

verb

1

: get along sense 3

they got on well

2

: to start dealing with

I'll get on it right away

3

: to criticize (someone) repeatedly

4

: to grow old