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get on

verb

  1. To board or mount (something), especially a vehicle.

    "Please get on the bus as quickly as possible."

  2. To be successful.

    "I hear John has a new job. How's he getting on?"

  3. (with "with") To progress (with).

    "It's time to get on with improving quality."

Synonymsbloom, blossom, come along, succeed, thrive, age
Antonymsalight, disembark, exit, get down, get off, leave
interjection

  1. Expresses surprise or disbelief.

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