get it working

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keannu

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What is the difference between "get it to work" and "get it working"? The former seems to be a one-time action, while the latter is a long-lasting action.

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ex) Dropping your cell phone in water means you have to replace it, but sometimes if you’re fast enough, you might be able to save the phone! If you want to suck the liquid out of the inner parts of the phone, try ①
using a vacuum cleaner. Remove all residual moisture by drawing it away, with a vacuum cleaner ②holding over the affected areas for up to twenty minutes. This way you can completely dry out your phone and get it ③working in thirty minutes.
 

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No difference.
 

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Are you sure? No time difference?
 

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