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get on
verb
phrasal verb
To board or mount (something), especially a vehicle.
intransitive, transitive
To cope or manage (over time); to handle a situation; to perform or make progress.
intransitive
To progress (with); to move forward.
intransitive, often
To progress (with); to move forward.
To move forward so as to approach a deadline or become late in the day.
intransitive, often
To approach (a value, level, point in time, etc.) (see also getting on).
intransitive, usually
To become old.
intransitive
To have a good relationship; to get along.
UK, intransitive, often
To cope or deal (with).
UK, intransitive
To commence (an action).
transitive
Synonym of have on (“to wear”).
To have sex; to be sexually promiscuous.
slang
To do drugs; to get drunk; to buy drugs; to regularly use drugs.
slang
To observe or notice.
slang
Forms
he/she/it
gets on
-ing form
getting on
past
got on
past participle
got on
,
gotten on
get on
Expresses surprise or disbelief.