get on

verb

got on; got on or gotten on; getting on; gets on
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intransitive verb

1
: get along
was getting on in years
got on well with the boss
get on with the game
2
: to gain knowledge or understanding
got on to the racket

transitive verb

1
: to produce an unfortunate effect on : upset
the noise got on my nerves
2
: to criticize insistently
the fans got on him for losing the game

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Examples of get on in a Sentence

despite his new job's low pay, he was still getting on find out how the marketing department is getting on with the new ad campaign
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Nene must have known that there’s no better way to get on Gizelle’s good side than to tell her that Karen was drinking. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026 One of those eager to get on the field is starting quarterback Alonza Barnett III. — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026 Before getting on an e-bike, riders should do a little homework, Ramsey said. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Additionally, in the process of doing so, some of the sticky gel may get on the person's fingers. — New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for get on

Word History

First Known Use

1805, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1

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The first known use of get on was in 1805

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get-of-sire
get on
get one's act together
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“Get on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20on. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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Kids Definition

get on

verb
1
: get along sense 3
they got on well
2
: to start dealing with
I'll get on it right away
3
: to criticize (someone) repeatedly
4
: to grow old
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