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Present participle for to mount or board a vehicle or vessel
“Oddly enough, she wasn't surprised to see Junior get on the plane first.”
Present participle for to survive or manage, at least at a minimal level
“It was a hectic few days, but we managed to get on even with the lack of sleep.”
Present participle for to succeed, at least at a minimal level
“She's enthusiastic and positive and determined to get on despite her modest background.”
Present participle for to proceed with a course of action
“The Government continues to get on with the job of delivering the important infrastructure projects that this State desperately needs.”
Present participle for to manage a situation in a certain way
“How did you get on with your new job?”
Present participle for to start doing something
“Let's get on with the mission briefing. I'm anxious to get on with it!”
Present participle for to continue doing something, especially something challenging or after an interruption
“The Scot hardly spent any time planning or visualizing the climb ahead, preferring to just get on with it.”
Present participle for to be on friendly terms with someone
“I get on pretty well with all the sprinters, despite the fact that we go head to head with each other on a day-to-day basis.”
Present participle for to age or grow old
“As I continue to get on in age, I've also come to think more and more about the matter of leaving this world.”
Present participle for to dress in a particular set of clothes
“Get on your best dress, and we'll go have a good dinner at the Fifth Avenue Hotel, or Delmonico's, or wherever you please.”
(of a person) Having been in existence for a long time
Maturing or growing older in age
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