go-getter

noun
UK: /ˌɡəʊˈɡetər/
US: /ˌɡoʊˈɡetər/

  1. A very energetic and ambitious person who is determined to succeed.

    1. She is a real go-getter at work and always gets things done.
    2. As a go-getter, he quickly rose through the ranks of the company with his proactive approach.

  2. Someone who is active and successful, making a strong effort to achieve their goals.

    1. He's a go-getter, always looking for new opportunities.
    2. Our company needs a go-getter like you to drive sales and increase our market share.

Synonyms

achiever go-ahead live wire dynamo eager beaver self-starter
go-getter adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of a person who is energetic, determined, and successful.

    1. She has a go-getter attitude that helps her succeed.
    2. The company needs go-getter employees to achieve its ambitious growth targets.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "go-getter" in English means: A very energetic and ambitious person who is determined to succeed., Someone who is active and successful, making a strong effort to achieve their goals..

The phonetic transcription of "go-getter" is /ˌɡəʊˈɡetər/ in British English and /ˌɡoʊˈɡetər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "go-getter": achiever, go-ahead, live wire, dynamo, eager beaver, self-starter.

Example usage of "go-getter": "She is a real go-getter at work and always gets things done.". More examples on the page.