Hanapin
to get on for
[phrase form: get]
01
malapit na sa, umiabot na ng
to approach or be close to a particular time or hour
Example
The meeting lasted for hours; it was getting on for midnight.
Ang pulong ay tumagal ng ilang oras; malapit na sa hatingabi.
The flight was delayed, and it was getting on for sunset by the time they arrived.
Nadelay ang flight, at malapit na sa paglubog ng araw nang sila ay dumating.
02
umabot sa, malapit na sa
to be close to reaching a particular number
Example
The charity event has raised a substantial amount of money, getting on for $10,000.
Ang charity event ay nakalikom ng malaking halaga ng pera, umabot na sa $10,000.
The project deadline is tomorrow, and we 're getting on for 90 % completion.
Ang takdang petsa ng proyekto ay bukas, at malapit na sa 90% ang aming natapos.
03
malapit na sa, nangangalang 40
to be close to reaching a particular age
Example
Sarah is getting on for 40, and she's already accomplished so much in her career.
Ang edad ni Sarah ay malapit na sa 40, at marami na siyang naabot sa kanyang karera.
The old oak tree in the park must be getting on for 100 years old.
Ang matandang puno ng oak sa parke ay malapit na sa 100 taong gulang.
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