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get back to

1 of 1verb
/gɛt bæk tu/
Forms:gets back to,getting back to,got back to,gotten back to
1

to contact someone again later to provide a response or reply, often after taking time to consider or research the matter

transitive
  • I'll get back to you with the information you requested as soon as I find it.
  • She promised to get back to her friend about their weekend plans.
  • I'll get back to you with the results of the analysis as soon as it's completed.
  • She's in the middle of a task but will get back to you as soon as she's finished.
  • The manager promised to get back to the employee with feedback on the project.
2

to start again after taking a break or discontinuing an activity for a while

transitive
  • After a year off, she's planning to get back to her studies.
  • He's been on a sabbatical, but now he's eager to get back to work.
  • After the short break, I need to get back to my work on the report.
  • She enjoyed playing the piano as a child and is excited to get back to it after many years.