Question 1

What does "get round to" mean?

Accepted Answer

To finally do something that has been delayed or postponed for some time.

Question 2

How do you use "get round to" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

I keep meaning to call her — I just haven't got round to it yet.

Question 3

Is "get round to" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"get round to" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Almost always implies delay or procrastination. Typically followed by a gerund (-ing form): 'get round to doing' something. Very common in everyday British English; American English uses 'get around to'. Often used with 'eventually', 'never', 'finally', or 'sometime'.

get round to

相关短语