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Phrasal verb

get together

phrasal verb
UK /ɡet təˈɡeðə/
US /ɡɛt təˈɡɛðɚ/

Meanings

phrasal verb

to meet socially; to spend time with someone or a group

get together: to meet socially; to spend time with someone or a group
phrasal verb

to gather in one place, often to discuss, organize, or do something as a group

get together: to gather in one place, often to discuss, organize, or do something as a group
phrasal verb

to start a romantic relationship with someone

get together: to start a romantic relationship with someone

Definition

Get together means to meet socially or gather with other people.

If people get together, they meet and spend time with each other, often in a relaxed way. It can be planned (like a reunion) or informal (like friends meeting after work). It can also mean people gather in one place to discuss or do something together.

Examples

  • Let’s get together for coffee this weekend.
  • They get together every Friday to play board games.
  • My neighbors get together in the courtyard to talk in the evenings.
  • We got together to plan the community event.
  • After years of being friends, she and Alex finally got together.

Common mistake

Learners often say "get together with someone" when they mean "get along with someone" (having a good relationship).