Zoeken
to get on for
[phrase form: get]
01
naderen, dichtbij komen
to approach or be close to a particular time or hour
02
dichtbij zijn, bijna zijn
to be close to reaching a particular number
03
benaderen, dicht bij zijn
to be close to reaching a particular age
get on for
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Voorbeeld
The party started at 7 p.m., and it's getting on for 10 o'clock now.
The flight was delayed, and it was getting on for sunset by the time they arrived.
He had been working on his novel for quite a while, and it was getting on for a year since he started.
Their oldest dog is getting on for 15 years.
The temperature is getting on for 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
