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.

Getting lit

We're getting lit at the party tonight.

Getting the hang of it

I'm finally getting the hang of this game.