Getting

/ˈɡɛtɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The process of receiving or acquiring something.

The getting of the funds took longer than expected.

The act or process of achieving or obtaining something.

Getting a promotion at work requires hard work.

verb

The act of obtaining or acquiring something.

I am getting a new phone next week.

The process of becoming or coming to be in a certain state.

He is getting better after his surgery.

Moving from one place to another; reaching a destination.

She is getting to the office early today.

Derived from the verb 'get', which comes from Middle English 'geten', meaning 'to obtain, secure'.

getting ahead

Making progress or advancing in a job or situation.

getting by

Managing to survive or make a living.

getting there

Approaching a goal or destination.

obtain

To acquire possession of something.

gain

To acquire something through effort.

fetch

To go and bring back something.

Getting lit

We're getting lit at the party tonight.

Getting the hang of it

I'm finally getting the hang of this game.