get back meaning and definition

GET BACK verb

Definition of get back (verb)

1. recover something or somebody that appeared to be lost
   • "We got back the money after we threatened to sue the company"; "He got back his son from the kidnappers"
   • synonyms: win back
2. take revenge or even out a score
   • "I cannot accept the defeat--I want to get even"
   • synonyms: get even
3. get one's revenge for a wrong or an injury
   • "I finally settled with my old enemy"
   • synonyms: settle