Get with Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To understand, keep up with, or adapt to something; often used informally to mean catching up or being in sync with a trend, situation, or group.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, mostly spoken. Common in youth culture and among friends. Often heard as 'get with the program', 'get with the times', or simply 'get with it'. Not suitable in formal writing.
Spanish: ponerse al día con - ponerse al nivel de - unirse aPortuguese (BR): ficar por dentro - acompanhar - entrar na ondaPortuguese (PT): ficar a par de - alinhar-se com - integrar-seChinese (Simplified): 跟上 - 适应 - 理解Chinese (Traditional): 跟上 - 適應 - 理解Hindi: सामंजस्य बैठाना - साथ चलना - समझनाArabic: مواكبة - التأقلم مع - الانسجام معBengali: খাপ খাওয়া - মানিয়ে নেওয়াRussian: осваиваться - идти в ногу - понять (ситуацию)Japanese: ついていく - なじむVietnamese: theo kịp - hòa nhậpKorean: 따라가다 - 적응하다Turkish: ayak uydurmak - adapte olmakUrdu: ہم آہنگ ہونا - ساتھ چلناIndonesian: mengikuti - menyesuaikan diri
Example Sentences
Come on, just get with it and try something new!
natural
I wish my parents would get with the times and use smartphones.
natural
You need to get with the new rules if you want to stay here.
basic
He doesn't get with modern technology yet.
basic
It's time to get with the program and study hard.
basic
She finally decided to get with the group and went hiking last weekend.
natural