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to get on
[phrase form: get]
01
to enter a bus, ship, airplane, etc.
Transitive: to get on a means of transportation
Examples
The passengers lined up to get on the cruise ship.
02
to have a good, friendly, or smooth relationship with a person, group, or animal
Intransitive: to get on | to get on with sb
Examples
She gets on well with her coworkers, and they often socialize outside of work.
03
to have or approach old age
Intransitive
Examples
My grandparents are getting on, but their love for each other remains strong.
04
to develop or perform in a positive or successful way
Intransitive: to get on in a specific manner
Examples
The project is getting on quite well; we're ahead of schedule.
05
to make an appearance as a performer or guest in a show, on television, or on the radio
Transitive: to get on a show or program
Examples
She 's excited to get on a popular TV talk show next week.
06
to mount on the back of a vehicle or animal, such as a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle
Transitive: to get on animal or vehicle
Examples
She learned how to get on a horse and ride confidently.
07
(of time) to pass and progress
Intransitive
Examples
The evening was getting on, and it was time to head home.
08
to continue or begin a task, journey, or project
Intransitive: to get on | to get on with a task or activity
Examples
Despite the setback, we must get on and finish the job.
09
to reach great success, particularly in one's career or life
Dialect
British
BritishIntransitive: to get on | to get on in one's career or life
Examples
She has worked hard and managed to get on in her career, becoming a successful CEO.
