get on

phrasal-verb
UK: /ˌɡet ˈɒn/
US: /ˌɡet ˈɑːn/

  1. To enter or board a bus, train, plane, or other vehicle.

    1. I get on the bus every morning. [ ] [ ]
    2. He told us to get on quickly because the train was about to leave. [ ] [ ]

  2. To have a good relationship with someone.

    1. We get on well with our neighbors. [ ] [ ]
    2. Do you get on with your new boss, or is there some tension? [ ] [ ]

  3. To continue doing something, especially work.

    1. Let's get on with the job now. [ ] [ ]
    2. I need to get on with my studies if I want to pass the exam. [ ] [ ]

  4. To advance or make progress.

    1. How are you getting on with your project? [ ] [ ]
    2. She's getting on very well in her new job, exceeding all expectations. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

board enter continue proceed succeed thrive agree harmonize

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "get on" in English means: To enter or board a bus, train, plane, or other vehicle., To have a good relationship with someone., To continue doing something, especially work., To advance or make progress..

The phonetic transcription of "get on" is /ˌɡet ˈɒn/ in British English and /ˌɡet ˈɑːn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "get on": board, enter, continue, proceed, succeed, thrive, agree, harmonize.

Example usage of "get on": "I get on the bus every morning.". More examples on the page.