gets, got, gotten, getting
to get on
phrasal verbE
To board a vehicle, such as a bus or train
- 1We got on the bus at the last stop.
- 2She gets on the train every morning.
When you step inside a bus, train, or airplane to travel somewhere, you are entering it to start your trip. For example, when the bus arrives, you walk up the steps and go inside so you can ride to your destination.
People often say "get on the bus" or "get on the train" when talking about starting their journey, especially when traveling to work or school.
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at the bus stop
Catching the Bus to Class
James
Barbara, we need to get on the bus soon, or we'll be late for the lecture.
Barbara
I see it coming down the street now.
James
Great, let's make sure we have our passes ready.
Barbara
Good idea, I don't want to hold up the line.
near the ticket booth
Catching the Last Show
Kenneth
We need to hurry if we want to catch the last show.
Deborah
You're right, let's get on the bus quickly.
Kenneth
I hope there's still time to grab some popcorn.
Deborah
Don't worry, we'll make it just in time.
outside a shopping mall
Catching the Bus After Shopping
Steven
We need to get on the bus before it leaves.
Jennifer
I hope we didn't miss it while we were shopping.
Steven
No worries, I can see it coming now.
Jennifer
Great, let's head to the bus stop quickly!
at a laundromat
Missing the Last Bus Home
Susan
I hope we finish soon, the last bus leaves in 15 minutes.
Brian
Don't worry, we can get on at the stop just around the corner.
Susan
Great, I really don't want to miss it.
Brian
We'll make it, just a few more minutes here.
near the bus stop
Missing the Morning Bus
Mary
Brian, we need to hurry if we want to get on the next bus.
Brian
I know, the last one left just as we arrived.
Mary
Let's keep an eye on the schedule so we don't miss it again.
Brian
Good idea, I don't want to be late again.
during a break between classes
Missing the Bus
Matthew
I can't believe we missed the bus!
Barbara
Yeah, we should have hurried to get on it.
Matthew
Now we'll have to wait for the next one.
Barbara
Let's make sure we're ready this time.
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Similar to "to get on":
- 1board
- 2enter
