phrasal verb
get together
get tuh-GEH-thuh
Get together (phrasal verb) means to meet with someone socially, usually informally and by arrangement. Example: “Let's get together for a coffee before you fly out.”
phrasal verb
1
To meet with someone socially, usually informally and by arrangement.
"Let's get together for a coffee before you fly out."
"We get together every Christmas at my aunt's."
2
informal To start a romantic or sexual relationship with someone.
"They got together at university and have been together ever since."
noun
1
An informal social gathering of friends, family or colleagues. Usually written get-together.
"It's just a small get-together, nothing formal."
"She hosts a get-together for the whole street every summer."
How to use get together
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo meet up with people, or the casual party itself.
When to use it
Informal in every sense; a business meeting is arranged, not gotten together.
Memory tip
Hyphenate the noun (a get-together) and leave the verb open (to get together).
Easily confused with
get together vs. gather
get-together vs. gathering
Common pairings
family get-together
small get-together
get together for a drink
get together and talk
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Synonyms
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break up
split up
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Rhymes for get together
See all rhymes for get together →Frequently asked questions
Is it get together or get-together?
The verb is two separate words: we should get together. The noun takes a hyphen: we're having a get-together. Getting this wrong is the single most common error with the phrase.
What is the difference between a get-together and a party?
A get-together is smaller, more casual and usually just conversation, food and drink among people who already know each other. A party implies a larger guest list, more planning, and often music or a specific occasion.
What is the meaning of get together?
"get together" (phrasal verb) means to meet with someone socially, usually informally and by arrangement.
What is another word for get together?
Other words for "get together" include meet up, gather, assemble, congregate, gathering, party.
