GETTING DOWN (TO) Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

getting down (to)

verb

present participle of get down (to)

as in getting around (to)

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setting up

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One of the world’s largest denim manufacturers is setting up shop in Europe’s denim hub.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Plus, setting up is a breeze thanks to Google TV and Netflix being built into the device.

— Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026

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