get to

get to  {v. phr.},  {informal}

1. To begin by chance; begin to. — Used with a verbal noun or an infinitive.

George meant to save his dollar, but he got to thinking how good an ice cream cone would taste, and he spent it.

On a rainy day, Sally got to looking around in the attic and found some old pictures of Father.

I got to know Mary at the party.

I was just getting to know John when he moved away.

Compare: TAKE TO (2).

2. To have a chance to; be able to.

The Taylors wanted to go to the beach Saturday, but it rained and they didn't get to.

Did you get to see the king?

Compare: GET AT (3).

3. See: HAVE TO.