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

Travel experts say the behavior of such passengers can delay boarding because too many people crowding the gate area can block people from getting on and off the plane. —Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024

Federal regulations require airlines to return wheelchairs and scooters to customers quickly and undamaged after flights, and to help passengers with disabilities get around airports and get on and off planes. —David Koenig, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2024

Helmed by Hans Petter Moland, the film stars Neeson as a man who — and this may sound familiar — exacts revenge on the criminal enterprise who made the mistake of getting on his bad side. —Shania Russell, EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024

Try a Digital Detox Sometimes, getting on track with social media use may require a more dramatic reboot. —Sarah Garone, Health, 22 Oct. 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