Definition of get - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
acquisitionobtain or acquire something
- She managed to get a new job.
2.
comprehensionunderstand something that is being said or done
- Did you get the joke he told earlier?
3.
causationcause something to happen
- The movie got me thinking about life.
4.
actionretrieve or fetch something
- Can you get the book from the shelf?
5.
transformationintr. become or change into a stateintr.
- He got angry when he heard the news.
6.
travelintr. arrive at a placeintr.
- We got to the station just in time.
7.
illnessbecome ill with a disease
- He got the flu last winter.
8.
travelUS take or catch a transportation serviceUS
- I got the bus to school.
9.
go throughexperience or undergo something
- He got a cold last week.
10.
influencecause someone to do something
- I got him to help with the project.
11.
achievementsucceed in doing something
- She got the project done on time.
Noun
1.
acquisitionsomething gained or acquired
- The antique vase was a great get at the auction.
2.
sportsTECH. difficult return of a shot in sportsTECH.
- He made an incredible get during the match.
3.
JudaismTECH. Jewish writ of divorceTECH.
- The couple finalized their get last week.
4.
insulting personDated UK contemptible personDated UK
- He's such a get for lying to everyone.
5.
lineageDated offspring or descendantsDated
- The family get was celebrated at the reunion.
Images of get
Jewish writ of divorce
Expressions with get
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enter a place or vehicle
She managed to get in the car quickly.
rise from bed after sleeping
I get up at 7 AM every day.
move into a space or area
She got into the car quickly.
disembark from a vehicle or transportation
We need to get off the bus at the next stop.
receive an injection from a doctor or nurse
I need to get a shot before school.
be punished for doing something wrong
He got into trouble for breaking the window.
board a vehicle like a bus or train
She will get on the bus at 8 AM.
buy a ticket for an event or travel
She needs to get her ticket for the concert.
remove something from a container
Please get out the plates for dinner.
leave or escape from a place or situation
She managed to get out of the locked room.
recover from an illness or setback
He took weeks to get over the flu.
make someone notice you
He waved to get her attention from across the room.
reach or arrive at a destination or state
We will get to the hotel by noon.
difficult to obtain or achieve
The rare book is hard to get.
manage to survive or succeed with great difficulty
Many families barely get by on minimum wage.
receive an unfair outcome in a transaction
He got a bad deal on the used car.
receive repeated physical hits causing harm
He might get a beating if he goes there.
eat a small amount of food quickly
Let's get a bite before the movie starts.
receive a period of rest or relief from work
I hope I get a break during my shift.
obtain or acquire something needed or wanted
I need to get a hold of some tickets.
successfully communicate information to others
She struggled to get a message across to the students.
acquire two similar items
I need to get a pair of shoes for the trip.
understand the general idea or feeling of something
She tried to get a sense of the meeting's purpose.
move from one side to the other
We need to get across the river.
Origin of get
Old Norse, geta (to obtain)
Terms with get included in their meaning
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communication
exclamation to get someone's attention
actions
get into one's hands or possession
get answers
seek information by questioning
attention
used to get someone's attention
evening routine
get ready, then recline to begin resting
entering transport
get on a vehicle such as a plane, ship, or train
attracting attention
used to get someone's attention politely
get something
take possession of something given or sent
not knowing location
not know where you are or how to get somewhere
preparation
get ready for sleeping
classroom
raise a hand to get attention or permission to speak
door action
hit or tap a door to get someone's attention
call to action
begin or get started with a plan
schedule meeting
arrange a specific time to meet someone or get a service
polite interruption
used to politely interrupt or get attention
disposal
discard or get rid of something unwanted
adapt
get used to new conditions or situations
relationship
get along well with someone
social event
social get-together where people drink a hot brewed beverage
freedom
get free from confinement or control
electricity
device with openings where a plug connects to get electric power
advance setup
get ready, arrange or design ahead for later use
retrieve
get back something lost or taken
medical
get better after an illness or injury
Examples of get in a sentence
They need to get permission before proceeding. I didn't get the instructions at all. She finally got what he was trying to say. The speech got everyone motivated to take action. Her story got the audience emotional and reflective. Please get the mail from the mailbox.
I need to get my keys from the car. She got nervous before the presentation. The weather got colder overnight. We need to get to the airport by noon. They got to the hotel after midnight. She got chickenpox from her brother. Many people get colds during winter. We got the train into town after lunch. Can you get a taxi from the airport? She got the flu after the trip. They got a surprise when they arrived. She got them to agree to the plan. We need to get him to sign the contract. He got the job done efficiently. They got the task completed ahead of schedule. The rare book was an unexpected get. Her latest get was a designer handbag. Her quick get saved the team from losing a point. The player's get was the highlight of the game. They received their get from the rabbi. A get was necessary to finalize the divorce. Don't be such a get, it's annoying. She called him a get after the argument. The royal get was documented in history books. Their get included many famous artists.
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- French:obtenir, acquisition, ...
- German:bekommen, Fang, ...
- Italian:ottenere, acquisto, ...
- Spanish:conseguir, hallazgo, ...
- Portuguese:arranjar, aquisição, ...
- Chinese:得到, 收获, ...
- Japanese:得る, 取得, ...
- Arabic:حَصَلَ, مَكْسَب, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַשִּׂיג, רְכִישָׁה, ...
- Russian:получать, приобретение, ...
- Ukrainian:отримувати, придбання, ...
- Hindi:पाना, प्राप्ति, ...
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