in Gang kommen

to get going

Türkçe: harekete geçmek

Noun

Gang m.

Verb

kommen

Topic

Reise und Verkehr

In a sentence

Nach dem Kaffee kommt die müde Kollegin endlich so richtig in Gang.

How it is used

Neutral. Means 'to get going' after a slow start. Use in everyday life, e.g., 'Jetzt komme ich in Gang.' Often implies initial difficulty.

Other verbs that go with Gang

This is the choice the collocation turns on.

• etw, in Gang bringen / setzento start/initiate
• in Gang haltento keep something running or maintain momentum
• in / im Gang seinto be in progress
• einen Gang einlegento shift into gear
• einen Gang zulegento increase speed or effort

All collocations with Gang

Other collocations built on kommen

• an die falsche Adresse kommento come to the wrong address/person
• zum Abschluss kommento come to a conclusion
• zur Abstimmung kommento come to a vote
• zu Ansehen gelangen / kommento achieve a respected, high-status position
• zur Ansicht gelangen / kommento arrive at a conclusion/opinion
• zur Anwendung kommento be used/come into operation
• zur Auffassung gelangen / kommento arrive at a conclusion/opinion
• zur Anzeige kommento be reported (to authorities)