Dictionary definition · get
noun
- a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
verb
- come into the possession of something concrete or abstract"She got a lot of paintings from her uncle"
- enter or assume a certain state or condition"He became annoyed when he heard the bad news"
- cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition"He got his squad on the ball"
- receive a specified treatment (abstract)"These aspects of civilization do not find expression or receive an interpretation"
- reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress"She arrived home at 7 o'clock"
- go or come after and bring or take back"Get me those books over there, please"
- go through (mental or physical states or experiences)"get an idea"
- take vengeance on or get even"We'll get them!"
- achieve a point or goal"Nicklaus had a 70"
- cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner"The ads induced me to buy a VCR"
- succeed in catching or seizing, especially after a chase"We finally got the suspect"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).