Synonyms of get going

get going

phrase

as in begin

to take the first step in (a process or course of action)

She'd procrastinated long enough and it was time to get going.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• begin
• start
• fall (to)
• commence
• get to
• open
• found
• set about
• strike (into)
• launch
• enter (into or upon)
• get off
• lead off
• embark (on or upon)
• create
• kick off
• generate
• initiate
• take up
• originate
• organize
• adopt
• take on
• establish
• father
• invent
• institute
• pioneer
• innovate
• set up
• get around (to)
• get down (to)
• get round (to)
• inaugurate
• embrace
• spawn

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• end
• finish
• conclude
• terminate
• stop
• complete
• close
• cease
• quit
• halt
• lay off
• desist
• leave
• discontinue
• abandon
• destroy
• knock off
• abolish
• forsake
• phase out
• extinguish
• exterminate
• demolish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of get going

The vibes of some boss woman confidence to get going for the night. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 9 July 2026

But no matter who’s in charge, this United States men’s roster will likely look pretty similar when the 2030 World Cup cycle gets going. — John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

The sea of yellow applauding the efforts of the dejected Brazilian players who milled about, seemingly unwilling to accept that a match that took so long to really get going was over so quickly. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

The latter can be operated from your phone—a fun little trick once the sun sets and the conversation gets going. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026