get on
Third Person
gets on
Present Participle
getting on
Past Tense
got on
Past Participle
gotten on
1
to enter a bus, ship, airplane, etc.
transitive
- The passengers lined up to get on the cruise ship.
- She got on the train for her daily commute.
- They got on the plane and found their seats.
- He got on the subway just before the doors closed.
- We need to hurry if we want to get on the bus.
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2
to have a good, friendly, or smooth relationship with a person, group, or animal
- She gets on well with her coworkers, and they often socialize outside of work.
- The children are getting on better now that they've resolved their differences.
- He gets on famously with his neighbors and helps them with various tasks.
- Getting on with a dog requires patience and understanding of its behavior.
- They've been trying to get on with their in-laws and build a strong family connection.
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3
to have or approach old age
- My grandparents are getting on, but their love for each other remains strong.
- He noticed that his hair was turning gray, a clear sign that he was getting on.
- As they began to get on in life, they cherished their time with family and friends.
- You can see the effects of getting on when you look at old photographs.
- He was still active and healthy even as he got on in his 80s.
4
to develop or perform in a positive or successful way
- The project is getting on quite well; we're ahead of schedule.
- Her career in marketing has been getting on smoothly, and she's earned several promotions.
- The students are getting on excellently with their studies and achieving high grades.
- His financial investments have been getting on brilliantly, resulting in significant profits.
- He's getting on very well at school, earning top grades in his classes.
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to make an appearance as a performer or guest in a show, on television, or on the radio
transitive
- She's excited to get on a popular TV talk show next week.
- He's been trying to get on a radio program to promote his new book.
- The band is scheduled to get on a late-night talk show for a live performance.
- The comedian managed to get on a comedy series and gained widespread recognition.
- She hopes to get on a reality TV show and showcase her talents.
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to mount on the back of a vehicle or animal, such as a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle
transitive
- She learned how to get on a horse and ride confidently.
- He struggled to get on the bicycle without falling.
- They helped her get on the motorcycle for her first ride.
- Getting on a skateboard for the first time can be a bit challenging.
- The children laughed as they tried to get on the donkey for a ride.
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(of time) to pass and progress
- The evening was getting on, and it was time to head home.
- As the hours got on, they realized they needed to finish the project.
- The day was getting on, and the sun was starting to set.
- Time got on, and they were running out of opportunities.
- The year was getting on, and they hadn't achieved their goals yet.
8
to continue or begin a task, journey, or project
- Despite the setback, we must get on and finish the job.
- After the break, they got on with the meeting as planned.
- Let's get on with solving this problem instead of arguing about it.
- Let's get on with the presentation; we’re running behind schedule.
9
to reach great success, particularly in one's career or life
- She has worked hard and managed to get on in her career, becoming a successful CEO.
- He aspired to get on in life and achieve financial stability for his family.
- Through dedication and talent, they've been able to get on in the competitive world of music.
- Despite facing challenges, he eventually got on and reached his goals in the tech industry.
- With her determination and skills, she got on in the field of medicine, making a significant impact.