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- See:
- get
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| definition 1: |
to mount, board, or step onto.
The child wanted to ride the horse but needed help to get on.The bus is here; we'd better get on.- synonyms:
- board, mount
- antonyms:
- alight, dismount
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| definition 2: |
to proceed in carrying out a task; get along.
The boss was wondering how we were getting on. |
| definition 3: |
to return to doing something, or go forward more quickly in doing something (usu. fol. by "with").
I've had my break; I have to get on with my work now.I know he's going to punish me somehow; I wish he would just get on with it. |
| definition 4: |
(informal) to prod or hound (someone).
His mother is always getting on him to find a better job. |
| definition 5: |
(chiefly British) to be compatible; get along.
My in-laws and I get on quite well. |
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