Definition of "get at"

get at

verb
third-person singular simple present gets at, present participle getting at, simple past got at, past participle (UK) got at or (US) gotten at
1. To manage to gain access to.
2. To understand or ascertain by investigation.
3. To mean, signify.
4. To attack verbally or physically; to annoy, bother.
5. To persuade by intimidation, to tamper with.
6. To begin working on or dealing with.
7. (slang) To contact someone.