get going

[ɡɛt ˈɡoʊɪŋ]

phrasal verb

começar, sair, pôr-se em movimento

1. to start moving or traveling; to depart

We need to get going if we want to arrive on time.

Precisamos começar/sair se quisermos chegar na hora.

2. to start an activity or project; to begin working

Let's get going on this project right away.

Vamos começar este projeto imediatamente.

3. to become active or energetic; to get started

Once the music starts, people really get going on the dance floor.

Quando a música começa, as pessoas realmente começam a dançar.

NYC Slang

Let's bounce / Let's roll / Let's move out

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

começar, sair, botar para funcionar

Common in everyday speech and casual contexts

Rio de Janeiro

começar, se mexer

Often used with emphasis on movement or urgency

São Paulo

começar, colocar em ação

Frequently used in business and professional settings

Portugal

começar, pôr-se em movimento

More formal register; less frequently used than in Brazilian Portuguese

get the ball rolling

get the show on the road

get down to business

get a move on

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