get on

verb

1. to board or cause or help to board (a bus, train, etc) Also (when preposition)get onto
2. tr to dress in (clothes as specified)
3. intr to grow late or (of time) to elapse

   it's getting on and I must go

4. intr (of a person) to grow old
5. intrfoll byfor to approach (a time, age, amount, etc)

   she is getting on for seventy

6. intr to make progress, manage, or fare

   how did you get on in your exam?

7. introften foll bywith to establish a friendly relationship

   he gets on well with other people

8. intrfoll bywith to continue to do

   get on with your homework!

interjection

1. I don't believe you!

Related Words

• do
• get along