get%20on

verb

  1. 1

    To board or mount (something), especially a vehicle.

    Please get on the bus as quickly as possible.
  2. 2

    To be successful.

    I hear John has a new job. How's he getting on?
  3. 3

    (with "with") To progress (with).

    It's time to get on with improving quality.
  4. 4

    To become late.

    It was getting on for midnight before I went to bed.
  5. 5

    To become old.

    My parents are visibly getting on a bit these days.
  6. 6

    To have a good relationship; to get along.

    I wish you and I could learn to get on.
  7. 7

    To commence (an action).

    The dishes need washing, the floor needs vacuuming, the laundry needs folding. Get on it!

interjection

  1. 1

    Expresses surprise or disbelief.

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