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get back

1 of 1verb
/ˈgɛt ˈbæk/
Forms:gets back,getting back,got back,gotten back
1

to return to a place, state, or condition

A2transitive
  • After a long vacation, it can be challenging to get back into your regular work routine.
  • He promised to get back to the office after the meeting.
  • He needed to get back to his studies after a short break.
  • She was excited to get back to her hometown for the family reunion.
  • He’ll get back to work once he’s feeling better.
2

to bring a person back to a place, state, or condition

transitive
  • The rescue team was able to get the lost hikers back to safety.
  • The tour guide promised to get everyone back to the hotel safely after the excursion.
  • The trainer's goal is to get the injured athlete back to peak physical condition.
  • The doctor is working diligently to get the patient back to full health after a severe illness.
3

to retrieve something that was lost or misplaced

transitive
  • I need to get back the book I loaned to my friend.
  • She was relieved to get back her lost wallet from the lost-and-found department.
  • He had to get his stolen bicycle back from the local pawn shop.
  • I lost my keys, but I was relieved to get them back from the neighbor who found them.
  • The detective worked hard to get back the stolen art pieces and return them to the museum.
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