Meaning ofgetin English

Verb

1. to obtain or acquire something; possess
   I will get the book from the library.
2. to receive or be given something
   She will get a gift from her friend.
3. to fetch or bring something
   I will get the package from the post office.
4. to become or change state; transform
   The flowers will get wilted if not watered.
5. to bring about or cause something
   The new policy will get more people involved in the community.
6. to adopt or move into a state; assume a position
   The company will get into trouble if it doesn't change its strategy.
7. to take or catch (transportation, etc.)
   You can get a taxi at the airport.
8. to respond to (a call, etc.); answer
   She will get the phone call from her boss.
9. to be able or permitted (to do something)
   You will get to meet the CEO at the conference.
10. to understand something; comprehend
    The students began to get the concept of algebra after several lessons.
11. to receive information or news
    The company will get the latest market trends from the research report.
12. to contract or catch an illness
    The patient may get pneumonia if she doesn't take the antibiotics.
13. to form dynamic passive voice (with past participle)
    The door got locked by someone last night.
14. to have or possess something (at present)
    She gets a monthly salary from her employer.
15. to prompt or induce action
    The teacher will get the students to participate in the discussion.
16. to move or transport something
    The company will get the equipment from the warehouse to the factory.
17. to discover or obtain an answer
    The researcher will get the data from the survey to analyze the results.
18. to seize or apprehend someone; impose punishment
    The police will get the suspect who committed the crime and bring them to justice.
19. to perceive or catch (sounds, messages); hear completely
    I can get the radio signal clearly from the top of the hill.