Synonyms of get going

get going

phrase

as in begin

to take the first step in (a process or course of action)

She'd procrastinated long enough and it was time to get going.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• begin
• start
• fall (to)
• commence
• get to
• open
• found
• set about
• strike (into)
• launch
• enter (into or upon)
• get off
• lead off
• embark (on or upon)
• create
• kick off
• generate
• initiate
• take up
• originate
• organize
• adopt
• take on
• establish
• father
• invent
• institute
• pioneer
• innovate
• set up
• get around (to)
• get down (to)
• get round (to)
• inaugurate
• embrace
• spawn

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• end
• finish
• conclude
• terminate
• stop
• complete
• close
• cease
• quit
• halt
• lay off
• desist
• leave
• discontinue
• abandon
• destroy
• knock off
• abolish
• forsake
• phase out
• extinguish
• exterminate
• demolish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of get going

And if — again theoretically — Dad’s as gentle as a lamb on the day of admission but only gets going later? — Alicja Turczyk, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026

The Falcons drew up quick passing plays for Penix to get going, and once the Packers had to respect Robinson’s running ability, play-action passes were Penix’s bread and butter. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

That is not a problem for down-ballot races, but gubernatorial campaigns get going far earlier. — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026

But the offense never quite seemed to get going despite often having a short field. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026