Meaning of the word "get with the program" in English

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get with the program

US /ɡɛt wɪθ ðə ˈproʊ.ɡræm/
UK /ɡɛt wɪθ ðə ˈproʊ.ɡræm/
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Idiom

1.

to start to understand what is happening in a situation, especially a new one, and to act in a way that is suitable for it

Example:
You need to get with the program if you want to succeed in this company.
Come on, get with the program! Everyone else has already started.
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