We got approved Vs. we got approval

Solution 1:

get is a stand-in for many other verbs, among them: become, receive, buy (purchase), be

  • I got approval. I received approval.
  • I got a letter today. I received a letter today.

get is also used instead of be:

  • I got approved. = I was approved.
  • I got fired. = I was fired.

was/get approved is not adjectival. It is a passive construction:

  • I got approved [by x to do y]. For example.

    get approved is more colloquial and be approved is a bit more formal.