Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
get-after
phrasal verb
/ɡɛt ˈæftər/
Definition
To pursue someone or something with determination or energy.
Examples
- I’m going to get after that project and make sure it’s finished on time.
- She decided to get after her fitness goals by exercising every day.
Meaning
The phrase ‘get after’ means to go after something or someone, often with a sense of urgency or insistence. It implies taking action to reach a goal or to catch up with someone.
Synonyms
- pursue
- chase
- follow
- hasten
