get on with work
I learn the phrasal verb : get on with somebody , synonymous with get along. Still I came across the same verb used in a classroom context : This is a task you can get on with . / I need you to get on with.
Does it refer to " be capable of doing easily or fast?

Thanks

Question

get on with work
I learn the phrasal verb : get on with somebody , synonymous with get along.  Still I came across the same verb used in a classroom context : This is a task you can get on with .  / I need you to get on with.
Does it refer to " be capable of doing easily  or fast?

Thanks

Answer

Get on as a phrasal verb has 2 meanings .

This is a task you can get (it) on with > continue doing something as to make progress in it .. . ( Stop talking rubbish !Get on with it( to continue talking what he was talking earlier that you want to listen). ok!)> Get on with something >to continue doing something.
After our conversation with you , I want to get on with my work.

2nd meaning > to be friendly with>  How come you cant get on with him?
 I need you to get on with > I need to on good terms with .../I need to be friendly with ../get along.

I need to get on with my work > to continue with your work
I need to get on with him> I need to be on friendly term with him

Answer

Yes , it also means to make a progress in a certain way .

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