Phrase guide

on it

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

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1

prep_phrase

Meaning 1

Actively doing something, or working to solve a (specified) problem.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • —Jack, could you take a look at my computer? It won't boot up. —I'm on it!

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: on the case

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

on that

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • text and commentary thereon

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: thereon, on that

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: zaangażowany — Translations
  • Spanish: en ello — Translations