Get your attention Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /əˈtɛnʃən

GET-yer-uh-TEN-shun

UK

ɡˈɛt/ /jˈɔː/ /ɐtˈɛnʃən

get-YAW-uh-TEN-shun

Definition

To make someone notice you or focus on something you are doing or saying.

Usage & Nuances

Common in both formal and informal settings. Often used when interrupting, presenting, or wanting someone to notice something. Variations include 'catch your attention' or 'draw your attention.' Usually refers to intentional acts, like speaking louder or waving.

• Spanish: llamar tu atención
• Portuguese (BR): chamar sua atenção
• Portuguese (PT): chamar a tua atenção
• Chinese (Simplified): 引起你的注意
• Chinese (Traditional): 引起你的注意
• Hindi: आपका ध्यान आकर्षित करना
• Arabic: جذب انتباهك
• Bengali: আপনার মনোযোগ আকর্ষণ করা - আপনাকে লক্ষ্য করানো
• Russian: привлечь ваше внимание
• Japanese: あなたの注意を引く
• Vietnamese: thu hút sự chú ý của bạn
• Korean: 당신의 관심을 끌다
• Turkish: dikkatini çekmek
• Urdu: آپ کی توجہ حاصل کرنا
• Indonesian: menarik perhatianmu

Example Sentences

Excuse me, can I get your attention for a moment?

basic

The teacher clapped to get your attention.

basic

Sometimes, loud noises are used to get your attention.

basic

I tried waving to get your attention, but you didn’t see me.

natural

Ads like that are designed to get your attention quickly.

natural

What do I have to do to get your attention around here?

natural