gets, got, gotten, getting
to get together
phrasal verbC
To start a romantic relationship
- 1They finally decided to get together after years of friendship.
- 2I heard they got together last summer.
When two people decide they like each other and want to be more than friends, they agree to be a couple. They begin spending special time together, going on dates, and acting like boyfriend and girlfriend. This means they have started a new, close relationship with each other.
Friends often ask, "When did you two get together?" to find out when a couple started their romantic relationship.
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at a coffee shop
A New Beginning
Nancy
Did you hear about Emma and Jake?
Daniel
No, what happened?
Nancy
They finally decided to get together last weekend.
Daniel
That's great! They've liked each other for ages.
waiting for the train
Unexpected News
Dorothy
Did you hear about Sarah and Tom?
Emily
No, what happened?
Dorothy
They finally decided to get together last weekend.
Emily
Wow, I always thought they made a great pair!
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