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[get to] {v.
phr.}, {informal} 1. To begin by chance; begin to. -Used with a verbal noun or
an infinitive.
George meant to save hisdollar, but he got to thinking how
good an ice cream cone would taste,and he spent it.
On a rainy day, Sally
got to looking around inthe attic and found some old pictures of Father.
I
got to knowMary at the party.
I was just getting to know John when he
movedaway.
Compare: TAKE TO(2). 2. To have a chance to; be able to.
TheTaylors wanted to go to the beach Saturday, but it rained and theydidn't get
to.
Did you get to see the king?
Compare: GET AT(3).3. See: HAVE
TO.
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