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to achieve success in your professional endeavors

• She studies hard to get ahead in a competitive work environment.

to successfully make contact with someone by phone

• I tried several times, and I finally got through to him.

to depart from a location, generally to begin a trip

• We plan to get off from home at seven o'clock tomorrow morning to start our trip.

to reach or acquire an item, particularly when it is hard to access or obtain.

• He finally found a way to get at that rare book.

to develop an interest in an activity or subject or begin to participate in it

• She has recently gotten into pottery and decided to enroll in a class.

to ensure a delivery reaches its destination by a specific deadline

• Please ensure that this document gets in to the supervisor before the deadline.

to maintain a harmonious relationship

• They get on well at work, often collaborating to complete tasks.

to record something in writing, including statements made by someone.

• During the meeting, make sure to get down every important point.

to manage to survive or contend with a situation, typically having only the minimum required resources, such as finances.

• During this economic crisis, they can only get by.

to come back to a location after being elsewhere

• He went to the supermarket and got back home within an hour.

This phrase is used to inquire about the whereabouts of people or items that have not shown up as expected or are missing.

• Have you seen Marianna? I've been waiting a long time but she still hasn't gotten to where I am!

to refrain from doing something undesirable, often by presenting an excuse

• He tried to get out of the meeting by claiming he was sick.

to visit numerous locations

• In my career, I've had the opportunity to get around and explore different countries and cultures.

When two or more individuals get along, they enjoy each other's company and interact in a friendly manner.

• Even though they have different viewpoints, John and Anna can get along peacefully.

to effectively communicate a concept or message so that it is understood or accepted by someone

• The teacher tried to get the complex math concept across using simple examples.

to manage to bypass or overcome a difficulty successfully

• Despite facing numerous challenges, she managed to get round the project successfully.

to derive enjoyment or find something beneficial

• I got a lot of valuable experiences out of this trip.

to not complete the necessary amount of work or payments by a specified time

• He got behind on his work and is now unable to complete the project on time.

to receive once more an item or possession you previously had

• After some effort, I finally got my lost book back.

When two or more individuals meet, having planned it in advance.

• We have planned to get together this weekend.

to derive excitement or pleasure from something, often in a sexual context

• She seems to get off on the passionate scenes in this movie.

When information or news gets round, it becomes known by many people.

• The news quickly got round the office.

to complete or conclude an unpleasant yet essential task or obligation, thereby alleviating future concern about it

• We should get the report for this project over with as soon as possible, so we can relax afterward.

to begin participating in an ongoing activity to gain an advantage.

• Their startup project is taking off quickly, so I decided to get in on it too.

to achieve success in an examination or competition

• She studied hard to get through this exam.

to rise to a standing position

• She got up immediately when she saw her friend walk in.

to dispatch a letter or package to a recipient

• I need to get this letter off before the afternoon.

to exit a closed vehicle, building, or similar confined space.

• Make sure to get out of the office building before it closes.

to manage to enter a location, particularly by force or deception

• The thieves managed to get in the store easily due to inadequate security measures.

to depart from a person or place, typically when it is challenging to do so

• He managed to get away from the scene amidst the chaos.

When you cannot comprehend what has influenced someone, you are unsure why they are acting unusually.

• I have no idea what has gotten into her; she seems so irritable lately.

When something causes you to feel unhappy or depressed, it is said to get you down.

• The continuous pressure really gets me down.

to incessantly criticize or continually find fault with someone

• She is always nitpicking his work, and it's really unbearable. People have started to notice how she keeps getting at him.

to begin discussing a different topic

• After discussing the recent news, we got on to the topic of environmental issues.

to recover from an illness or regain emotional wellbeing after experiencing unhappiness due to something or someone

• After months of treatment, she finally got over her serious illness.

to achieve success by being selected or elected

• She studied hard and finally managed to get into medical school.

to achieve success in ensuring that someone comprehends or accepts something

• She spent hours trying to get her point through to him.

to finally accomplish something you have planned to do for a significant period

• I finally got around to finishing my homework. Though I'd been procrastinating, I finally started working on it.

to start a sexual relationship with someone

• At the party, he got off with a stranger.

to recontact someone, typically by phone, to provide them with information or because you missed talking to them previously

• I will get back to you later with more details.

to begin or carry on with an activity, particularly a task or job

• They need to get on with the project because the deadline is approaching.

to manage to avoid being penalized for wrongdoing

• He always manages to get away with his mistakes.

For information or news to become known or spread throughout a place.

• The news got around the office quickly, and soon everyone was aware of it.

to retaliate against someone by doing something unpleasant in response to their actions.

• She wanted to get her ex-boyfriend back, so she decided to date someone else to make him jealous.

to manage to swallow something even when it is challenging

• Even though the meal disgusted him, Li managed to get the food down.

to hire a skilled professional to visit your home to perform a paid task

• We need to get a plumber in to check the pipes, so I will arrange for him to come over.

to lead someone to be engaged in a challenging situation, commonly without any deliberate intention

• His plan got me into trouble without me even realizing it.

to disembark from a train, bus, or aircraft

• We will get off the bus at the next stop.

to fall asleep or to assist a baby in falling asleep

• Mom often sings softly to get the baby off to sleep.

to escape punishment oneself, or to assist someone else in escaping punishment for an action

• Her lawyer was able to get her off prison time.

to detach a part of one's body from a specific location

• He tried hard to get his hand off the chair.

to board a bus, train, aircraft, or boat

• We need to get on the bus by 7 AM to arrive at the meeting on time.

to assist someone or something in escaping from or exiting a location

• The firefighters successfully got the trapped residents out of the building.

to convince or compel someone to provide or disclose information or items

• She finally got something out of him by convincing him to admit that he knew the secret.

to influence or convince someone to consent by employing charm or flattery.

• She managed to get round him to agree to attend the party by using sweet talk.

to assist someone in navigating or enduring a challenging or unpleasant experience

• During tough times, her friends were always there to get her through.

When something affects you adversely, causing distress or discomfort.

• His words really got to me and affected me deeply.

to awaken and prompt someone to rise from bed, or assist someone in doing so

• I get my sister up every morning.

to arrange for a group to perform an activity

• Our team is getting up a charity sale for the local organization.

to attire yourself or someone else in specific garments, particularly those that are peculiar and intended to create a specific impression

• At the party, they got themselves up as superheroes, catching everyone's attention.