Meaning of the word "get on top of" in English

What does "get on top of" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

get on top of

US /ɡɛt ɑn tɑp əv/
UK /ɡɛt ɒn tɒp əv/
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Idiom

to deal with a situation successfully; to gain control over something

Example:
I need to get on top of my workload before the deadline.
It took her a while to get on top of her new responsibilities.