Phrasal verb
get on
Meanings
to have a friendly relationship; to be on good terms (usually with someone)
to board or enter a vehicle, especially public transport
to continue doing something, especially after a pause; to make progress
Definition
To get on means to have a good relationship with someone.
When you get on with someone, you have a friendly and comfortable relationship. It often describes how well people work or live together. In everyday English, it is commonly followed by “with” plus a person or group.
Examples
- I get on well with my new manager.
- Do you want to get on the train now or wait for the next one?
- He couldn’t get on with the essay until the noise stopped.
- They get on with their neighbors and often chat in the hallway.
Common mistake
Learners often say “get on someone” when they mean “get on with someone” for having a good relationship.
More phrasal verbs
- go on To go on means to continue or keep happening.
- carry out To carry out something means to do it or complete it, especially a plan, task, or instruction.
- set up To set up means to arrange or prepare something so it is ready to use or happen.
- pick up “Pick up” most commonly means to collect someone or something from a place, usually by going there.
- go back To go back means to return to a place, time, or earlier situation.