Phrase guide

get around to

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To eventually begin or return to some task.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • Someday I'll get around to organizing this mess.
  • The busy orator and mother of two couldn't get around to her unfinished speech.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

do something despite obstacles such as lack of time

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • He finally got around to painting the windows

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: act, move

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: zu etwas kommen — Translations
  • Polish: zabierać się do — Translations
  • Polish: zabrać się do — Translations