get on
To climb onto a bus or train, to be friends with someone, or to do well at something.
Meanings
To board or mount a vehicle, animal, or surface.
"Hurry up — we need to get on the train before the doors close."
To have a friendly or harmonious relationship with someone.
"I really get on with my new colleagues — the atmosphere in the office is great."
To make progress or manage in a situation.
"'How are you getting on with your thesis?' 'Slowly, but I'm making progress.'"
To be getting old (used with 'in years' or alone).
"He's getting on a bit — he'll be seventy next birthday."
One of the most common and versatile phrasal verbs in English. The 'relationship' sense is predominantly British and Irish; American speakers more often say 'get along'. The vehicle sense is standard worldwide. 'How are you getting on?' is a common British English inquiry.
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