Get along
verb
To have a good relationship.
Despite their differences, the two colleagues get along really well.
Often appears as...
- get along with someone
- get along well
verb
To manage or fend for oneself.
Since moving out of his parents' house, John has been getting along just fine.
Often appears as...
- get along fine
- get along without
verb
To progress or move forward with something.
How are you getting along with your project?
Often appears as...
- get along with task
- get along with project
verb
To have a good relationship.
Despite their differences, the two colleagues get along really well.
Often appears as...
- get along with someone
- get along well
verb
To manage or fend for oneself.
Since moving out of his parents' house, John has been getting along just fine.
Often appears as...
- get along fine
- get along without
verb
To progress or move forward with something.
How are you getting along with your project?
Often appears as...
- get along with task
- get along with project
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Relationship Context
Use 'get along' when referring to friendly or cordial relationships between people.
She and her mother-in-law get along surprisingly well.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Friends
'Get along' can describe professional relations and acquaintances, not just friendships.
Our new manager is easy to get along with.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
'Get along' carries a positive emotional tone suggesting absence of conflict.
The teammates get along, making for a positive work environment.
Pro Tip 1/3Relationship Context
Use 'get along' when referring to friendly or cordial relationships between people.
She and her mother-in-law get along surprisingly well.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Friends
'Get along' can describe professional relations and acquaintances, not just friendships.
Our new manager is easy to get along with.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
'Get along' carries a positive emotional tone suggesting absence of conflict.
The teammates get along, making for a positive work environment.
Pro Tip 1/3Relationship Context
Use 'get along' when referring to friendly or cordial relationships between people.
She and her mother-in-law get along surprisingly well.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Friends
'Get along' can describe professional relations and acquaintances, not just friendships.
Our new manager is easy to get along with.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
'Get along' carries a positive emotional tone suggesting absence of conflict.
The teammates get along, making for a positive work environment.
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