getting

• Действие или процесс получения или приобретения чего-либо.

The act or process of obtaining or acquiring something.

uncountable

1. Act of acquiringB2formal

   The process or action of obtaining or receiving something.

   Получение

   • The getting of wisdom is more important than the getting of wealth.
   • He focused on the getting of new skills for his career.
   • The getting of the contract required months of negotiation.

   Synonymsacquisitionattainmentprocurementreceiptreception

   Antonymsgivinglosspartingrelinquishmentsurrender

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия получения, приобретения или достижения какого-либо состояния.

A verb used to indicate the act of obtaining, receiving, or coming into possession of something, or of reaching a state or condition.

irregular verb

1. Obtain or receiveA1formal

   To come into possession of something that is given, sent, or bought.

   Получать или приобретать

   • I managed to a discount on the new laptop by using a coupon.
   • She usually a lot of emails from her clients on Monday mornings.
   • Where did you those beautiful flowers for the anniversary?
   • He finally his driver's license after passing the test last week.
   • The children are hoping to some cool toys for their birthdays.

   Synonymsacquireattaincome bygainobtainpick upprocurereceivesecure

   Antonymsforfeitgiveloserelinquishsurrenderyield

2. Reach a state or conditionA1formal

   To move into or develop a particular quality, emotion, or physical situation.

   Становиться (переходить в состояние)

   • It starts to dark much earlier during the winter months.
   • We should leave now before the traffic worse in the afternoon.
   • Please don't angry with me; it was just an honest mistake.
   • The runners were tired after completing the first ten miles.
   • I hope you better soon and can return to work next week.

   Synonymsbecomefallgogrowturn

   Antonymskeepremainstay

3. Arrive at a placeA2formal

   To reach a destination or a specific point at the end of a journey.

   Добираться или приходить

   • What time do you usually home after your shift at the hospital?
   • We to the airport just in time to check in for our flight.
   • How can I to the nearest subway station from this hotel?
   • They finally to the top of the mountain after hours of hiking.
   • Call me as soon as you to London so I know you're safe.

   Synonymsappeararrivecomelandmake itreachshow upturn up

4. Understand somethingB1informal

   To grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of an idea, joke, or explanation.

   Понимать

   • I'm sorry, I don't quite what you're trying to say in this email.
   • Did you the joke he told at the beginning of the presentation?
   • Wait, I think I finally it now after your detailed explanation.
   • He didn't the point of the movie despite watching it twice.
   • It's a complex theory that takes a while for most students to .

   Synonymsapprehendcatchcomprehenddiscernfathomfollowgraspseetwigunderstand

5. Fetch or bringA2formal

   To go to a place, take hold of something, and return with it.

   Приносить или забирать

   • Could you please me a glass of cold water from the kitchen?
   • I'll go and my umbrella before we head out into the rain.
   • Can you the kids from school today while I finish this report?
   • He went upstairs to his jacket because it was chilly outside.
   • The dog loves to the ball whenever we throw it in the park.

   Synonymsbringcollectfetchpick upretrieve

Phrasal variantsget acrossget alongget along withget aroundget around toget atget awayget behindget byget downget hold ofget inget intoget offget onget on withget ontoget outget overget throughget toget up