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Definition get together in British English

get together phrasal verb

phrasal verb
1

if people get together, they meet in order to do something or to spend time together

Example

The whole family usually gets together at Christmas.

Example

He got together with some friends to plan a party for her.

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1.1

to ask or make people come together in one place

Example

Lou got the girls together and told them about Anna's accident.

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2

to reach an agreement on an issue that people have had different opinions about

Example

I hope the committee can get together on this matter.

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3

to organize or produce something that has many separate parts

Example

We've got to get this report together by tomorrow.

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4

to find or collect things that you need, so that they are in one place and ready to use

Example

I got together a list of all their names and phone numbers.

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4.1

to obtain an amount of money that you need

Example

I managed to get the deposit together.

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5

if two people get together, they start a romantic or sexual relationship

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6

to be in control of your life, so that you are successful and are doing what you want to do

6.1

to be in control of your life, so that you are successful and are doing what you want to do

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6.2

if two people get it together, they start a romantic or sexual relationship

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7

to become calm and in control of your emotions

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Definition get together in British English