1 B2 idiomatic informal
To become aware of and accept current trends, modern standards, or what is happening around you.
"You're still using a flip phone? Come on, get with it!"
get with it
B2 informal intransitive
To become aware of current trends, modern ideas, or the realities of a situation; to stop being out of touch.
In plain English
To stop being old-fashioned or clueless and understand what is happening now.
What does "get with it" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 idiomatic informal
To start paying attention or behaving appropriately in a given situation.
"The boss told the whole team to get with it or face the consequences."
Usage tip
Often used as an imperative ('Get with it!'). Can sound impatient or slightly dismissive. More common in American English. Somewhat dated — younger speakers may prefer 'catch up' or 'get a clue.' Typically used when someone is behaving in an outdated or oblivious way.
Words that pair with "get with it"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
times program reality trends era world
How to conjugate "get with it"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
get with it
I/you/we/they
3rd person
gets with it
he/she/it
Past simple
got with it
yesterday
Past participle
got/gotten with it
have + pp
-ing form
getting with it
continuous
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