getting down (to)

Definition of getting down (to)next
present participle of get down (to)

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setting up
Verb
  • Users have to verify their phone number and email address to make an account on the app, which also asks for a date of birth, picture and short bio of the user when setting up an account.
    Mary Ramsey March 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Theegala found the fairway at the right time, setting up a two-putt birdie on the final hole to give Los Angeles a 6-5 win.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
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“Getting down (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/getting%20down%20%28to%29. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.

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