get behind verb5 •(informal) To come to believe or support something.I can't get behind the idea that all homeless people are just too lazy to work. •(informal) To support, to cheer on. •(informal) To appreciate, to enjoy.I could definitely get behind a fun restaurant in this town. •(slang) To nag or pressure (somebody). •(informal) To have a trip or any pleasurable experience with drugs. formsgot behind · gotten behind · getting behind · gets behind