Phrasal verb
get on with
Definitions
01to continue a task
phr.v. to continue doing something, especially after a break or when you need to finish it.
phr.v. to proceed with or resume a task, often with a sense of urgency or after an interruption.
“I need to stop chatting and get on with my homework now.”
“After the brief power outage, the team had to get on with the data entry to meet the midnight deadline.”
Usage
This is an inseparable phrasal verb that takes a direct object.
02to have a good relationship
phr.v. to have a friendly and easy relationship with someone.
phr.v. to maintain a harmonious or friendly relationship with another person.
“Do you get on with your new flatmates?”
“Although they have very different personalities, the two colleagues get on with each other remarkably well in a professional setting.”
British English
Usage
Often used with the preposition 'with' followed by a person.
Teaching tip
In American English, 'get along with' is much more common for this specific sense.
03to make progress
phr.v. to make progress with a project or a situation.
phr.v. to manage or make progress in a specific situation or with a particular activity.
“How are you getting on with your new job?”
“The supervisor asked how the interns were getting on with the new software system after the first week of training.”
British English
Usage
Frequently used in questions to ask about someone's well-being or success in a new role.
Teaching tip
highlight the dual meaning: 'proceeding with work' versus 'social harmony'; note that 'get along with' is more common in American English for the social sense.
Phrasal verb
Particles
on with
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
get + on + with + object
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
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