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verb

/ˈgɛt/ gets; got /ˈgɑːt/; got or US gotten /ˈgɑːtn̩/; getting

[+ obj] :to obtain (something): such as

to receive or be given (something)

He got a new bicycle for his birthday.

I never did get an answer to my question.

I got a letter from my lawyer.

She got a phone call from her sister.

Did you get my message?

Can I get [=catch] a ride to town with you? [=will you give me a ride to town?]

You need to get your mother's permission to go.

to obtain (something) through effort, chance, etc.

She hasn't been able to get a job.

It's nearly impossible to get [=make] a reservation at that restaurant.

If you want to be successful you need to get a good education.

It took us a while to get the waiter's attention.

She got a look at the thief. [=she managed to look at the thief]

to obtain the use or services of (something)

It took us a while to get a taxi.

It's hard to get good help these days.

to earn or gain (something)

How much does he get [=make] a week?

I got $50 when I sold my old bicycle. = I got $50 for my old bicycle.

He's gotten a bad reputation (for himself). = He's gotten himself a bad reputation.

I got an A on my history exam!

to win (something)

She got first prize in the essay contest.

[+ obj] :to buy or pay for (something)

He got (himself) a new car at a great price.

Did you get that dress at the mall? Yes, and I got it for only $20.

Do you get [=subscribe to] the local newspaper?

I'll get the next round of drinks.

He offered to get the check, but I insisted on getting it myself.

He got a beautiful necklace for his wife. = He got his wife a beautiful necklace.

[+ obj] :to go somewhere and come back with (something or someone)

I'll get a pencil from the desk.

Can I get anything for you? = Can I get you anything?

Someone has to (go) get the boss from the airport and bring her back here.

[+ obj] :to send or take (something or someone) to a person or place

I have to get an important message to her at once!

We have to get him to the hospital immediately.

a always followed by an adverb or preposition [+ obj] :to cause (someone or something) to move or go

He quickly got himself and his luggage through customs.

She got the car out of the garage.

I could barely get [=fit] the luggage into the car's trunk.

I can't get this ring on/off my finger.

b always followed by an adverb or preposition [no obj] :to move or go

He got on the horse and rode away.

We got on/off the bus.

They quickly got [=passed] through customs.

She never got out of the house last weekend.

He lost weight to be able to get [=fit] into his jeans again.

He got between them to keep them from fighting.

Ouch! Get off my foot!

c always followed by an adverb [no obj] :to arrive at a place

When did you get here/there?

He got home last night.

[+ obj] :to begin to have (a feeling, an idea, etc.)

I got a funny feeling when I saw her again.

He somehow got the idea that I was lying to him.

I got the impression that he wasn't interested.

One thing led to another, andwell, you get the picture/idea. [=you can easily guess the rest]

[+ obj] to become affected by (a disease)

I got a bad cold when I was on vacation.

Clean the wound carefully so you don't get an infection.

to suffer (an injury)

He got a broken nose in a fight.

Where/how did you get that bruise on your leg?

[+ obj] :to have or experience (something)

We've been getting a lot of rain recently.

I finally got a good night's sleep last night. [=I finally slept well last night]

The inn doesn't get many visitors these days.

Do people often ask if you're Irish? Yes, I get that a lot. [=people ask me that often]

You get [=there are] so many crazy drivers these days.

[+ obj] :to cause (a particular reaction)

That joke always gets a laugh.

Her comments got an angry reaction.

always followed by an adverb

[no obj] :to make progress in some activity

He hasn't gotten far with the essay. [=he hasn't made much progress with the essay]

You won't get anywhere with flattery. [=you won't succeed by using flattery]

At last we're getting somewhere (with our work)! - see also get ahead (below)

[+ obj] :to cause or help (someone) to make progress

All that effort didn't really get us very far.

Flattery will get you nowhere. = Flattery won't get you anywhere.

[+ obj] :to cause (someone or something) to be in a specified position or condition

He got his feet wet when he stepped in a puddle.

He got his nose broken in a fight. [=his nose was broken in a fight]

I told you not to get yourself dirty.

You nearly got us both killed!

I need to get [=have] my hair cut.

She finally got her office organized.

He promised to get the work done quickly. [=to do the work quickly]

When you're making a measurement be careful to get it right. [=to do it correctly]

Let me get this straight [=let me be sure that I understand this correctly]: are you saying that you won't help us?

[+ obj] :to cause (someone or something) to do something - usually followed by to + verb

I can't get the children to behave.

How can I get you to understand that this isn't a good idea?

He got the computer to work again. - sometimes + -ing verb

He got the computer working again.

[no obj] :to start doing something

We got talking about old times. - see also get to 1a (below)

[no obj] :to have or be given the chance to do something :to be able to do something

She never got to go to college.

Why do I never get to drive the car?

She hopes she'll finally get to spend more time working on her garden this year.

[+ obj] :to deal with (something that needs attention): such as

to answer (a telephone)

Would somebody please get the phone?

to open (a door)

If you'll get the door for me, I'll carry that box inside.

There's someone at the door. Would you please get it? [=open the door and deal with the person who knocked]

[+ obj] to understand (something or someone)

I just don't get the point of what you're saying.

He didn't get the joke.

I don't get what you mean.

Oh, now I get it. [=understand]

He's a strange guy. I just don't get him.

Don't get me wrong. [=don't misunderstand what I am saying]

I get your drift. [=I understand what you are saying]

to hear and understand (something)

I didn't quite get [=catch] his name.

[linking verb] :become

My hands got dirty when I was working in the garden.

I get very nervous when I have to speak in public.

I got sick last week but I'm feeling better now.

I just can't get used to this cold weather.

She sent her sick friend a Get Well Soon card.

I should go; it's getting late.

(Brit, informal) Your daughter's getting quite a big girl now!

We need to finish by 5 o'clock, so we'd better get busy. [=begin to work]

You've never heard of the Internet? Come on, now. Get with it. [=become up-to-date in your knowledge]

People say how stupid/lucky (etc.) can you get to mean that someone or something is unusually stupid, lucky, etc.

He tried to rob a policeman. How stupid can you get? [=he was very stupid to try to rob a policeman]

Just look at that dress! How tacky can you get? [=that dress is very tacky]

[no obj] :to change in a specified way as time passes - followed by to + verb

Your daughter is getting to be [=is becoming] quite a big girl now!

[no obj] :to do something specified - followed by to + verb

Once you get to know him, you will like him.

[auxiliary verb] - used like be with the past participle of some verbs to form passive constructions

They got [=were] married last month.

He got [=was] paid for his work.

She got arrested for fraud.

I nearly got killed.

[+ obj] to have (a meal)

We got dinner at an Italian restaurant last night.

to prepare (a meal)

On weekends, my wife sleeps late while I get breakfast.

[+ obj] :to receive (punishment)

He got five years in prison for his crime.

(informal) If you don't stop misbehaving you're going to get it when your father gets home! [=your father is going to punish you]

[+ obj] :to grip and hold (something or someone)

The dog got the thief by the leg.

He got [=grabbed] me around/by the neck and wouldn't let go.

[+ obj] :to find and catch (someone)

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police always get their man! [=they always capture the man they are trying to capture]

[+ obj] :to hit (someone)

The bullet got him in the leg.

[+ obj] to hurt or cause trouble for (someone)

He's convinced that his ex-wife is out to get him.

I'll get you if it's the last thing I do!

to cause the death of (someone)

He had heart problems for many years, but it was pneumonia that got him in the end.

[+ obj] informal

to bother or annoy (someone)

It really gets me that such a foolish man has so much influence.

What gets me is all these delays! - see also get to 2a (below)

to make (someone) sad

The end of that movie always gets me. - see also get to 2b (below)

to cause (someone) to be fooled or unable to think of an answer

Well, you got [=fooled, tricked] me that time. That was very clever.

That's a good question. You've got me (there). [=I don't know the answer]

[+ obj] :to make a phone call and hear or speak to (a person or answering machine)

Where were you? I've been trying to get [=reach] you (on the phone) all day!

When I tried to call him I got his answering machine. [=the phone was answered by his answering machine]

[+ obj] :to receive (a radio or TV station or channel)

We don't get this channel at home.

[+ obj] :to produce or provide (a level of performance)

Our new car gets [=delivers] excellent gas mileage.

[+ obj] informal :to notice (someone or something)

Did you get the way he looked at you? - often used to direct someone's attention to a person or thing that is seen as foolish, surprising, etc.

Just get him in his new pants!

She showed up at the party inget thisa $3,000 designer dress!

get in [phrasal verb]

to enter a place

The burglar got in through an unlocked window.

to arrive at a place

The train got in late.

to arrive home

Her husband was out late last night. He didn't get in until almost midnight.

to become involved in an activity

The people who have become rich in this business are the ones who got in at the beginning.

to be chosen or elected for office

The mayor got in by a very slim margin.

get in

get about

see get around (below)

get above yourself

xem above

get across

[phrasal verb]

to be clearly expressed to and understood by someone

I hope my point has finally gotten across to you. [=I hope you finally understand what I am trying to say]

get (something) across or get across (something) :to express (something) clearly so that it is understood

I don't know if I was able to get my point across to you.

a politician who is trying hard to get his message across (to the voters)

get after

[phrasal verb]

get after (someone) US informal :to tell (someone) repeatedly to do something

His parents are always getting after him about doing his homework. = His parents are always getting after him to do his homework.

get ahead

[phrasal verb]

to become more successful

a book about how to get ahead in the business world

get along

[phrasal verb]

to be or remain friendly

We get along well enough, but we're not really close friends.

My brother and my uncle don't really get along (with each other).

to make progress while doing something

How are you getting along with your work? [=how's your work coming along?]

He never showed up, but we managed to get along [=get by] without him.

to leave a place

I really must be getting along. [=going, leaving]

to become old

Her parents are getting along in years.

get around

[phrasal verb]

or chiefly Brit get about :to go, walk, or travel to different places

She gets around a lot because of her job.

He's having trouble getting around because of his sore knee.

or chiefly Brit get round or get about :to become known by many people

People will be shocked when the news about her arrest gets around.

Word got around that he was resigning.

get around (something) or chiefly Brit get round (something) :to avoid being stopped by (something) :to avoid having to deal with (something)

I'm sure we can find a way to get around these problems.

There's no getting around the fact that the current system isn't working. [=there is no way to deny that the current system isn't working]

get around to (something) or chiefly Brit get round to (something) :to do or deal with (something that you have not yet done or dealt with)

Don't you think it's about time you got around to tidying your room?

I've been meaning to call her, but I just haven't gotten around to it. [=I haven't called her]

Sooner or later we'll have to get around to the subject of taxation.

get at

[phrasal verb]

get at (something or someone) :to reach (something or someone)

The valve is hard to get at unless you have a special tool.

An angry mob tried to get at him but the police protected him.

get at (something) :to find out (information that is hidden or hard to know)

How can we ever get at the truth?

get at (something) :to say or suggest (something) in an indirect way - usually used as getting at

Just what are you getting at? [=what are you suggesting?]

get at (someone) Brit :to criticize (someone) repeatedly

He says his teachers are always getting at [=(US) getting on] him unfairly.

He's always being got at by his teachers.

get at it US informal :to start doing something

You have a lot of work to do so you'd better get at it. [=get to it]

get away

[phrasal verb]

to go away from a place

I'll be busy at work all day and I can't get away until tonight. - often used figuratively

The company is having problems because they've gotten away from the things they do best. [=they have stopped doing the things they do best]

to go away from your home for a vacation

I'm taking some time off because I really need to get away for a few days.

We went on a cruise to get away from it all.

to avoid being caught :to escape

The robbers got away (from the police) in a fast car. - often + with

The robbers got away with a lot of stolen jewelry. - sometimes used figuratively

You can't get away from the facts. = There's no getting away from the facts. [=you can't avoid or deny the facts; the facts are known and cannot be ignored] - see also getaway

get away with (something)

to not be criticized or punished for (something)

She's incredibly rude. I don't know how she gets away with it. - often used figuratively

There's a chance of rain, but I think I can probably get away with leaving my umbrella at home. [=I probably will not need my umbrella]

It would be nice to have more food for the party, but I think we can get away with what we have. [=I think what we have is enough and will not cause problems for us]

to be given only slight or mild punishment for a crime or for doing something wrong

The policeman stopped her for speeding but let her get away with just a warning. - see also get away with murder at 1murder

get back

[phrasal verb]

to return to a place after going away

When did you get back from your vacation?

We got back to the office in the early afternoon.

to return to an activity, condition, etc. - usually + to

Things are finally getting back to normal.

Let's get back to the topic we were discussing yesterday.

It's time to get back to work. [=to start working again]

get (something) back or get back (something) :to get or obtain (something you have lost) again :to recover (something)

He got his old job back after a long struggle.

Someone stole his wallet but he got it back from the police.

get (someone) back or get back at (someone) or Brit get your own back informal :to do something bad or unpleasant to someone who has treated you badly or unfairly

I'll get you back for what you did to me!

After he lost his job, he vowed that he would find a way to get back at his old boss.

get back to (someone)

to talk to or write to (someone) at a later time in order to give more information, answer a question, etc.

He got back to me (by e-mail) in a few days with a new offer.

How much will it cost? I'm not sure. I'll have to get back to you on that.

to call (someone) back on the telephone

There's someone on the phone for you, sir. Tell them I can't take their call now but I'll get back to them as soon as I can.

get back to (the) basics

xem basic

get behind

[phrasal verb]

to fail to do something as quickly as required or expected

We've been getting further (and further) behind (schedule).

We got behind with our car payments.

get behind (someone or something) :to support (someone or something)

The proposal may succeed if a few more people get behind it.

get by

[phrasal verb]

to do enough or to do well enough to avoid failure

He's doing very well in his history classes, but he's barely getting by in math.

to be able to live or to do what is needed by using what you have even though you do not have much

We don't have a lot of money, but we get by. - often + on

How can you get by on such a small salary? - often + with

We got by with a minimum of clothing when we went camping.

get cracking

xem crack

get down

[phrasal verb]

get (someone) down :to cause (someone) to become sad or depressed

The weather was really getting her down.

Talking about politics always gets me down.

get (something) down or get down (something)

to swallow (something) :to eat or drink (something)

You'll feel better once you get this medicine down.

to write (something) down

If you have a good idea, you should get it down (in writing) so that you won't forget it.

informal :to play music or dance with skill and enthusiasm

She likes to get down on the dance floor.

get down to (something)

to start to do (something) :to begin to give your attention or effort to (something)

It's time to stop delaying and get down to work.

Let's get down to business.

to talk about or describe (something) in a very simple and accurate way

When you get right down to it, this movie is just not very good.

get even

xem even

get going

to leave

We ought to get going if we don't want to be late.

to start doing something

You should get going on that assignment.

to start talking

Once he gets going about the war you can't shut him up.

to cause (someone) to start talking

Don't get him going about the war or you'll never shut him up!

get hold of

xem hold

* Các từ tương tự:
getaway, get-go, getout, getter, get-together, getup, get-up-and-go