get on
verb
got on; got on or gotten on; getting on; gets on
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
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
Jelly Roll got on the phone with Variety the day before the release of the cover (hear the stream, above) and his Friday night Stagecoach appearance to talk about the Keith tune, which benefits the late star’s children’s cancer charity.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Apr. 2024
Mail scams often pressure recipients to get on the phone to claim their prize.
—Journal Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2024
For the finale, Alex’s dad got on the microphone and announced to everyone that everyone would run into the ocean—dresses, suits, and all.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024
These are works that confront how current systems impact people instead of just evincing vague platitudes that a majority of viewers can get on board with.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Apr. 2024
Haitian government officials have spent weeks tearing down homes around the perimeter to gain greater visibility and prevent gangs from getting on top of them to shoot onto the runway.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2024
The government is getting on board, however — as is Silicon Valley.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
It’s influenced by bad actors who will attempt to get on these platforms in new and innovative ways.
—Barbara Ortutay, Quartz, 22 Apr. 2024
Kennedy, an environmental lawyer and a leader of the anti-vaccine movement known for trafficking in conspiracy theories, is attempting to get on the ballot in all 50 states.
—Brianne Pfannenstiel, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Apr. 2024
Mail scams often pressure recipients to get on the phone to claim their prize.
—Journal Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2024
For the finale, Alex’s dad got on the microphone and announced to everyone that everyone would run into the ocean—dresses, suits, and all.
—Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2024
These are works that confront how current systems impact people instead of just evincing vague platitudes that a majority of viewers can get on board with.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Apr. 2024
Haitian government officials have spent weeks tearing down homes around the perimeter to gain greater visibility and prevent gangs from getting on top of them to shoot onto the runway.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2024
The government is getting on board, however — as is Silicon Valley.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
It’s influenced by bad actors who will attempt to get on these platforms in new and innovative ways.
—Barbara Ortutay, Quartz, 22 Apr. 2024
Kennedy, an environmental lawyer and a leader of the anti-vaccine movement known for trafficking in conspiracy theories, is attempting to get on the ballot in all 50 states.
—Brianne Pfannenstiel, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
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“Get on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20on. Accessed 29 Apr. 2024.
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