Get on

phrasal verb

To continue or make progress.

I need to get on with this work.
Visual representation of "get on" - To continue or make progress

Often appears as...

  • get on with it
  • get on with work
phrasal verb

To have a good relationship.

John and Mary get on well.
Visual representation of "get on" - To have a good relationship

Often appears as...

  • get on well
  • get on fine
phrasal verb

To board a vehicle.

She got on the bus at the last stop.
Visual representation of "get on" - To board a vehicle

Often appears as...

  • get on bus
  • get on train
phrasal verb

To grow old.

He's getting on in years.
Visual representation of "get on" - To grow old

Often appears as...

  • getting on in years
  • getting on in age

Usage tips

Neutral to Disapproving

phrasal verb

To apply oneself to.

It's time to get on this project.
Visual representation of "get on" - To apply oneself to

Often appears as...

  • get on this
  • get on that
phrasal verb

To continue or make progress.

I need to get on with this work.
Visual representation of "get on" - To continue or make progress

Often appears as...

  • get on with it
  • get on with work
phrasal verb

To have a good relationship.

John and Mary get on well.
Visual representation of "get on" - To have a good relationship

Often appears as...

  • get on well
  • get on fine
phrasal verb

To board a vehicle.

She got on the bus at the last stop.
Visual representation of "get on" - To board a vehicle

Often appears as...

  • get on bus
  • get on train
phrasal verb

To grow old.

He's getting on in years.
Visual representation of "get on" - To grow old

Often appears as...

  • getting on in years
  • getting on in age

Usage tips

Neutral to Disapproving

phrasal verb

To apply oneself to.

It's time to get on this project.
Visual representation of "get on" - To apply oneself to

Often appears as...

  • get on this
  • get on that
Definition 1 of 5
Visual representation of "get on"
LampPro Tip 1/2

Encourage Action

Used to motivate someone to focus and proceed with tasks or responsibilities.

Illustration for Encourage Action
Come on, let's get on with the job!
LampPro Tip 2/2

Time Sensitivity

Implies that there is limited time to do something or to urge immediate action.

Illustration for Time Sensitivity
We're running late, we need to get on it now.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Encourage Action

Used to motivate someone to focus and proceed with tasks or responsibilities.

Illustration for Encourage Action
Come on, let's get on with the job!
LampPro Tip 2/2

Time Sensitivity

Implies that there is limited time to do something or to urge immediate action.

Illustration for Time Sensitivity
We're running late, we need to get on it now.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Encourage Action

Used to motivate someone to focus and proceed with tasks or responsibilities.

Illustration for Encourage Action
Come on, let's get on with the job!
LampPro Tip 2/2

Time Sensitivity

Implies that there is limited time to do something or to urge immediate action.

Illustration for Time Sensitivity
We're running late, we need to get on it now.
Visual representation of the word "Get on"

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