Get back

phrasal verb

To return to a place.

I will get back home at 6pm.
Visual representation of "get back" - To return to a place

Often appears as...

  • get back home
  • get back to me
phrasal verb

To return to a prior condition.

I need to get back into shape for the summer.
Visual representation of "get back" - To return to a prior condition

Often appears as...

  • get back into shape
  • get back to normal
phrasal verb

To reply or respond.

I'll get back to you with the details as soon as possible.
Visual representation of "get back" - To reply or respond

Often appears as...

  • get back to you
  • get back to me
phrasal verb

To retrieve or regain something.

She managed to get back her lost phone.
Visual representation of "get back" - To retrieve or regain something

Often appears as...

  • get back the money
  • get back what is yours
phrasal verb

To take revenge.

He decided to get back at his ex for what she did.
Visual representation of "get back" - To take revenge

Often appears as...

  • get back at someone
  • get back at him/her

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

phrasal verb

To return to a place.

I will get back home at 6pm.
Visual representation of "get back" - To return to a place

Often appears as...

  • get back home
  • get back to me
phrasal verb

To return to a prior condition.

I need to get back into shape for the summer.
Visual representation of "get back" - To return to a prior condition

Often appears as...

  • get back into shape
  • get back to normal
phrasal verb

To reply or respond.

I'll get back to you with the details as soon as possible.
Visual representation of "get back" - To reply or respond

Often appears as...

  • get back to you
  • get back to me
phrasal verb

To retrieve or regain something.

She managed to get back her lost phone.
Visual representation of "get back" - To retrieve or regain something

Often appears as...

  • get back the money
  • get back what is yours
phrasal verb

To take revenge.

He decided to get back at his ex for what she did.
Visual representation of "get back" - To take revenge

Often appears as...

  • get back at someone
  • get back at him/her

Usage tips

Disapproving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 5
Visual representation of "get back"
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Physical Movement

Used when someone or something moves to a place they were before.

Illustration for Physical Movement
Let’s get back to the office before the rain starts.
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Implied Promise

Often suggests a return soon or as expected.

Illustration for Implied Promise
She said she’ll get back before dinner.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Physical Movement

Used when someone or something moves to a place they were before.

Illustration for Physical Movement
Let’s get back to the office before the rain starts.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Implied Promise

Often suggests a return soon or as expected.

Illustration for Implied Promise
She said she’ll get back before dinner.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Physical Movement

Used when someone or something moves to a place they were before.

Illustration for Physical Movement
Let’s get back to the office before the rain starts.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Implied Promise

Often suggests a return soon or as expected.

Illustration for Implied Promise
She said she’ll get back before dinner.
Visual representation of the word "Get back"

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