What is the meaning of get back?

verb

  • Recover something or somebody that appeared to be lost.
    • usage: "We got back the money after we threatened to sue the company"; "He got back his son from the kidnappers"
  • Take revenge or even out a score.
    • usage: "I cannot accept the defeat-I want to get even"
  • Get one's revenge for a wrong or an injury.
    • usage: "I finally settled with my old enemy"
WordNet 3.0 © 2006 by Princeton University
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