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

transitive verb

1

: to produce an unfortunate effect on : upset

the noise got on my nerves

2

: to criticize insistently

the fans got on him for losing the game

Synonyms of get on

• cope
• do
• get by
• get along
• make do
• make ends meet

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

Stingley then started to run off, and Martinez said, ‘get on the ground,’ which Stingley did, as Martinez stood above him in the driveway. — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026

As Anderson brings the ball down, Bellingham has drifted into the No 9 position, electing to keep his distance from centre-back Torbjorn Heggem before making his burst towards the box to get on the end of Gordon’s pass. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 13 July 2026

Only get on your roof if necessary, and don’t climb into a closed attic. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2026

Needing power The Marlins didn’t necessarily struggle to get on base, tallying seven hits on the day. — Tyler M. Carmona july 11, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

Rhymes for get on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon

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