get on

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Definition

  1. Verb (Intransitive):

    • To have a harmonious or amicable relationship with someone; to be compatible or friendly.
    • To manage or fare in a particular situation, often implying progress or continuation.
    • (Of time) To become late; to advance towards a later point.
    • To board a vehicle for transportation.

  2. Verb (Transitive):

    • To mount or climb onto something, such as a horse or a platform.
Usage and Examples

  • Intransitive Verb (Relationship):

    • Despite their differences, the two colleagues get on very well.
    • Do you get on with your new neighbors?

  • Intransitive Verb (Progress/Manage):

    • How are you getting on with your new job?
    • He's getting on nicely with his recovery after the surgery.

  • Intransitive Verb (Time):

    • It's getting on; we should probably head home soon.
    • It was getting on for midnight when the party finally ended.

  • Transitive/Intransitive Verb (Boarding):

    • Please get on the bus quickly; we're running late. (Transitive)
    • We said goodbye as she got on the train. (Intransitive)

  • Transitive Verb (Mounting):

    • The rider got on his horse and rode away.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be getting on": Used to indicate that someone is becoming old.
    • My grandfather is getting on a bit now, but he's still very active.
  • "to get on with it": An imperative phrase urging someone to proceed with a task without delay.
    • Stop talking and get on with it!
  • "to get on in years": A euphemistic phrase meaning to grow old.
    • As one gets on in years, one's perspective often changes.
Variants and Related Words
  • Get along: Often interchangeable with "get on" in the context of having a good relationship or managing.
    • She gets along well with her in-laws.
  • Getting-on (adj, informal): Used to describe someone who is quite old.
    • He's a getting-on sort of fellow.
Synonyms
  • Progress: advance, proceed, develop.
  • Board: embark, enter, mount.
  • Age: grow old, mature.
  • Relate: get along, harmonize, connect.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Get on to (someone): To contact someone, especially by phone.
    • I need to get on to the supplier about the delayed order.
  • Get on at (someone): To criticize or nag someone persistently.
    • My parents are always getting on at me to tidy my room.
Related Idioms
  • Get on one's nerves: To irritate or annoy someone.
    • That constant tapping is really getting on my nerves.
  • Get on the bandwagon: To join others in doing something that has become fashionable or popular.
    • After the team started winning, everyone wanted to get on the bandwagon.
  • Get on in the world: To become successful in life, especially in one's career.
    • He's very ambitious and determined to get on in the world.
Verb
  1. grow old or older
    • She aged gracefully
    • we age every day--what a depressing thought!
    • Young men senesce
  2. develop in a positive way
    • He progressed well in school
    • My plants are coming along
    • Plans are shaping up
  3. appear in a show, on T.V. or radio
    • The news won't be on tonight
  4. grow late or (of time) elapse
    • It is getting on midnight--let's all go to bed!
  5. get up on the back of
    • mount a horse
  6. get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
  7. have smooth relations
    • My boss and I get along very well

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