Get going Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈɡoʊɪn/, /ˈɡoʊɪŋ
GET GOH-in
ɡˈɛt/ /ɡˈəʊɪŋ
get GOH-ing
Definition
To start moving or begin an activity, often as a gentle way to say it's time to leave or start doing something.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and commonly used to suggest starting or leaving. Often heard as advice or in group situations ('Let's get going!'). Can mean 'hurry up' or simply 'let's begin.' Not used for formal writing.
Spanish: ponerse en marcha - empezar a irsePortuguese (BR): começar - ir emboraPortuguese (PT): começar - ir emboraChinese (Simplified): 出发 - 快点行动Chinese (Traditional): 出發 - 快點行動Hindi: चलना शुरू करना - निकलनाArabic: نبدأ - ننطلقBengali: চলতে শুরু করা - বের হয়ে পড়াRussian: двигаться - отправляться - начинать (что-то делать)Japanese: 出発する - 始めるVietnamese: bắt đầu đi - khởi hành - bắt đầu làm gì đóKorean: 출발하다 - 시작하다Turkish: yola çıkmak - başlamakUrdu: چلنا شروع کرنا - روانہ ہوناIndonesian: berangkat - mulai
Example Sentences
It's getting late; we should get going.
basic
Let's get going before it starts to rain.
basic
He told us to get going if we wanted to catch the early bus.
basic
I'll grab my bag and we can get going.
natural
If we don't get going now, we'll be stuck in traffic.
natural
Alright everyone, time to get going!
natural