get at

Definitions

1. 1

   To manage to gain access to.

   • I have a lot of money in my trust fund. I just can't get at it.
2. 2

   To understand or ascertain by investigation.

   • We need to get at the root cause of all this.
3. 3

   To mean, signify, imply.

   • I don't understand. What are you getting at?
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   1. 4

      To attack verbally or physically

      To attack verbally or physically; to annoy, bother.

      • He's a bit disheartened. The newspapers have been getting at him again.
      • My cat was badly injured after the neighbour's dog got at her.
   2. 5

      To persuade by intimidation

      To persuade by intimidation; to tamper with; to corrupt.

      • That was a ridiculous verdict. I think the jury was got at.
   3. 6

      To begin working on or dealing with.

      • Stop procrastinating on your work and get at it!
   4. 7

      To contact someone.

      • I've got some things to do for about an hour. After that, get at me.
   5. 8

      To tease (someone).

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