get back

/ɡɛt bˈak/

/ɡɛt bˈæk/

to get back

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: get]

to return to a place

recover something or somebody that appeared to be lost

synonyms : win back

take revenge or even out a score

synonyms : get even

get one's revenge for a wrong or an injury

synonyms : settle

Examples

1. We got back from our trip last night.

2. Don't worry, I'm not getting back together with Alex.

3. We made a pit stop for some food before getting back on the highway.

4. OK, let's get back on the road.