Get to Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ

GET-tuh, GIT-tuh, GET-too, GIT-too, GET-tih, GIT-tih

UK

ɡˈɛt/ /tˈuː

get-TOO

Definition

To arrive at a place or reach something; also, to have the chance or opportunity to do something.

Usage & Nuances

Often used informally for physical arrival ('get to school'), or for opportunities ('get to see it'). Negative forms like 'don't get to' mean 'not allowed' or 'don't have the chance.' Avoid confusing with 'have to' (necessity) or simply 'arrive' (more formal).

• Spanish: llegar a - tener la oportunidad de
• Portuguese (BR): chegar a - poder (ter oportunidade de)
• Portuguese (PT): chegar a - poder (ter oportunidade de)
• Chinese (Simplified): 到达 - 有机会
• Chinese (Traditional): 到達 - 有機會
• Hindi: पहुंचना - मौका मिलना
• Arabic: يصل إلى - يحصل على فرصة
• Bengali: পৌঁছানো - সুযোগ পাওয়া
• Russian: добраться - получить возможность
• Japanese: 着く - ～する機会がある
• Vietnamese: đến - có cơ hội
• Korean: 도착하다 - 기회를 얻다
• Turkish: varmak - fırsat bulmak
• Urdu: پہنچنا - موقع ملنا
• Indonesian: sampai - mendapat kesempatan

Example Sentences

If we hurry, we might get to the station in time.

natural

You never get to relax when you're that busy.

natural

What time do you get to work?

basic

I didn't get to see the movie.

basic

She always gets to choose first.

basic

Did you get to meet the new manager yet?

natural