1.
Overcome, surmount, as in We have finally gotten over our biases. "Late 1600s"
2.
Recover from, as in I just got over the flu, or I hope the children get over their parents' divorce quickly. [c. 1700] This usage sometimes appears as
get over it, as on a bumper sticker following the 1992 presidential election: "Bush Lost, Get Over It."
3.
Also,
get over with. Complete, have done with, especially something unpleasant. For example, When I finally got the proofreading over, I was ready for a day off, or I'm glad to get all that dental work over with. It also is put as
get it over with, as in I might as well sign the check and get it over with. The first usage dates from the late 1800s, the second from the
early 1800s.




