get back
Britishverb
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(tr) to recover or retrieve
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to return, esp to a former position or activity
let's get back to the original question
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to retaliate (against); wreak vengeance (on)
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informal to obtain one's revenge
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Also get back to . Return to a person, place, or condition. For example, What time will you get back? or I hope he'll get back to the subject of this report . [c. 1600]
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Recover something, as in When will I get this book back? [c. 1800]
Example Sentences
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Then a curtain fell, fireworks exploded, a band appeared and Sombr got back up on his podium to finish the set.
From BBC
With such a hideous start to the campaign, getting back in the hunt must feel like the second chance they thought they'd never have.
From BBC
We are going to get back to our good run of wins.
From BBC
That means that if Brewdog is sold, TSG is first in the queue to get back its investment plus any return owed, possibly leaving little or nothing for small investors.
From BBC
"We need to start getting back to basics and moving in this direction."
From Barron's
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