get busy

VERB

pitch in

Synonyms

STRONGEST

come through get going

WEAK

aid attack begin buckle down chip in commence contribute contribute work cooperate do do one's bit fall to get cracking go to it help hop to it join in jump in launch lend a hand participate plunge into set about set to subscribe tackle tee off volunteer wade in

Antonyms

WEAK

hinder hurt prevent

Example Sentences

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You can stream in HD, make video calls and download large files without worry — though free servers do get busy during peak hours.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

“We see some wonderful opportunities, and we hope to get busy very quickly,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Whoever’s charge with doing that work will have to get busy.

From BBC • May 25, 2024

Now, the 25-year-old quarterback can get busy earning all his new money for a franchise attempting to make consecutive postseason appearances for the first time in 14 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 26, 2023

“I’m not playing, By, you better get busy or I’m telling Dad.”

From "The Watsons Go to Birmingham" by Christopher Paul Curtis

get busy

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